Office of Oral Health

American Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

A national non-profit organization representing the directors and staff of state public health agency programs for oral health. It was organized in 1948 and is one of 17 affiliates of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.

American Dental Association

Founded in 1859, the not-for-profit American Dental Association is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. Since then, the American Dental Association has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. They are committed to its members and to the improvement of oral health for the public. Their vision is to be the recognized leader on oral health with its mission to help all members succeed.

Association of Public Health Dentistry

Founded in 1937, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry provides a focus for meeting the challenge to improve oral health. AAPHD membership is open to all individuals concerned with improving the oral health of the public.

CDC Division of Oral Health

The CDC’s Division of Oral Health works to improve the oral health of the nation and reduce inequalities in oral health by helping states improve their oral health programs, extending the use of proven strategies to prevent oral disease, enhancing efforts to monitor oral diseases, such as dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal infections (gum disease), contributing to the scientific knowledge-base regarding oral health and disease, and guiding infection control in dentistry.

Dental Anxiety: 3 Ways to Stop Fearing the Dentist

If you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Perhaps you’re scared the visit might hurt or you haven’t been in a while and not sure what the dentist will find.

Fluoride in Water

Adding fluoride to public water supplies is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay and has played a major role in in improving the public’s dental health for 70 years.

KOB Interview Regarding Children's Dental Health Month

This is Channel 4 KOB’s Erica Zuko's Interview with Dr. Jeremiah Dye regarding children’s dental health month.

New Mexico Dental Hygienists' Association

Our mission is to represent dental hygienists in continuing to improve the oral health of our community by being innovative in increasing access to quality oral healthcare.