LibGuides: Dental Resources: Websites & Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistant Education and Training Requirements
It takes a relatively short period of time to become a dental assistant. Dental assistants receive their formal education through academic programs at community colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, universities or dental schools. Graduates of these programs usually receive certificates. Although the majority of academic dental assisting programs take nine to eleven months to complete, some schools offer accelerated training, part-time education programs or training via distance education.
Dental Assisting National Board
DANB is the nationally recognized certification organization for dental assistants.
Dental Hygienist Education and Training Requirements
Explore Dental Assistant Careers
Profiles educational requirements, employment opportunities , salaries, etc.
National Board Dental Hygiene Exams
State Dental Assistant Requirements
Whether you’re a dental assistant just starting out in the profession, or continuing your education, it’s important to stay up-to-date on your state’s dental assistant requirements

MedlinePlus

Medline's consumer health guide developed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Contains easy to read explanations of many diseases and disorders, procedures and treatments, symptoms, drugs, hospital and doctor guides, medical references, and much more. Available in English and Spanish. Can search PubMed from here.
National Institutes of Health
NIH's consumer health information site offers information on diseases, proper diet and current health topics, as well as links to clinical trials and popular health databases.