In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful dental information. Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative. We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.
If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful!
Additional Locations
Doing Double duty; Both Dr.'s Hench & Paden have completely separate practices. Please view their links below:
Dr. Michael Hench
Dr.William Paden, - Orthodontist
General Dental Websites
The following links provide some good general information on dentistry.
California Dental Association
American Dental Association
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
Academy of General Dentistry
The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Provides excellent information pediatric dentistry for parents with young children.
Other Interesting Websites
Other sites of interest on the Web.
American Dental Association
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
East County Oral Surgery
Choosing a Dentist
When you meet with a new dentist, ask yourself these question.
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.
San Ramon Family Dentistry
Dr.Hench is in his San Ramon office on Tuesdays,Wednesday and Fridays. If you live in the area or know someone who does, please feel free to refer them to San Ramon Family Dentistry.
Glossary of Dental Terms
American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
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.
Oral Heath Care for your Pet
Oral Health for Pets
Invisalign
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing.
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.
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.
Healthy Mouth
MouthHealthy
BreathRX
BreathRX is a highly recommended mouth rinse. It can be purchased most cost effectively by going through Amazon.com.
Zoom!
The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System uses proprietary technology to whiten your teeth an average of eight shades in about one hour while you relax at your dentist’s office. Zoom! teeth whitening is a popular procedure on ABC's reality television show Extreme Makeover.
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.
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.
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 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.
QuitAssist
Site providing expert information on quitting smoking.
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.
Colgate
Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.
Crest
One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.
Sonicare
Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.
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.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Working to expose Big Tobacco's lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about
the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco's corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.