Community Oral Health Resources

Learn about what sparks vaccine hesitancy and why dentists should be discussing with their patients.

A resource from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

This CDA resource can be used to help dentists educate their patients about HPV vaccination.

Use the information and materials from the CDC to help you and your staff communicate effectively with parents about the importance of HPV vaccination.

This CDA resource provides an overview of data showing the inverse association between vaccination rates and prevalence of HPV cancers among California counties, showing that HPV vaccines are one of the most effective ways to prevent HPV cancers.

Learn about mouth and throat cancer, including common symptoms at MouthHealthy.org (American Dental Association)

The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities.

Call 800.QUITNOW (800.784.8669) or 800.NOBUTTS (800.662.8887) for phone support and to set up a personalized plan to quit.

Websites and toll-free numbers to find resources for quitting tobacco.