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General Dentistry Anchorage - Mark R. Laurin, DDS - Anchorage Oral Health Care

Numerous websites offer educational and insightful content on oral health.  Since Dr. Laurin is dedicated to providing patients with educational resources and increasing their general knowledge about dentistry, he has provided several of these links for his patient and the general public.  In grouping these links into sub-categories for quick access, we hope that you’ll utilize those sources of greatest interest.

Our office is constantly learning!  If you know of a site that you think we might find information, or that we might like to include in this list, please send us an email.  We are always looking for educational resources to pass along to our patients. 


  • General Dental Websites
  • The following links provide some good general information on dentistry.

  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.
  • American Dental Association
  • Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
  • Floss.com
  • Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women's dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section, and new dental product information.
  • Glossary of Dental Terms
  • American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.

  • Oral Health Care & Products
  • Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.

  • Colgate
  • Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.
  • Crest
  • One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.
  • Oral-B
  • Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums.  The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers.
  • Sonicare
  • Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.

  • Other Interesting Websites
  • Other sites of interest on the Web.

  • Healthy Smiles 2010
  • A program with a goal to combat America’s Oral Health Epidemic by improving the oral health of more than 50 million American children and their families by the year 2010.
  • National Museum of Dentistry
  • The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center
    where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated
    by the rich history of dentistry.

  • Children
  • Here are some fun and entertaining dental related sites for children (and parents).

  • Colgate Kids World
  • Colgate Kids World provides a safe, fun and educational online world for kids to play games while learning about good oral care.  At Colgate Kids World you will find online videos with Dr. Rabbit, a Brush Chart and many fun games for all ages.
  • Crest Kids
  • Learn how to get your kids interested in learning about dental health, gum disease and cavities.  Includes tips for tykes, parent’s guide, product information, and games.
  • Kids Health
  • The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.  Sections for parents, teens, and kids.
  • Kids Healthworks
  • Free parenting resources, child safety tips, child health questions, and more.  This is the parenting resource site for the broadcast television series Kids Healthworks developed in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics and currently airing on Discovery Health Channel.

  • Cosmetic Dentistry

  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • General information on cosmetic dentistry and what it can do for you.

  • Oral Health Care & Products
  • Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.

  • American Dental Hygienists' Association
  • Covers a wide variety of dental topics.  Particularly beneficial is the online newsletter which features an oral health FAQ section and an online quiz.

  • Periodontal (Gum) Disease & Implants

  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Frequently asked questions about periodontal (gum) disease and implants compiled by the American Academy of Periodontology.

  • Teeth Whitening
  • Information about various professional teeth whitening products.

  • BriteSmile
  • Information on a popular treatment for brighter, whiter smiles in about an hour at the dental office.

  • Tobacco Information (Quit smoking!)
  • Several resources and information to help those who smoke to quit.  Smoking is terribly harmful to your teeth and a healthy smile.

  • QuitAssist
  • Site providing expert information on quitting smoking.
  • Tobacco and Cancer
  • Resource for those who want to stop smoking, as well as other information on cancer.  Smoking greatly increases a person's chances of oral cancers.

  • Healthcare
  • General health websites covering a variety of topics.

  • HealthScout
  • Consumer health news, information and resources updated daily.  Features include mini-checkups, health library, medical search and more.
  • WebMD
  • The world's leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.  Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
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