Visit the General Oral Health > Resources page for links to patient education resources focusing on general oral health topics.

The Simple Steps to Better Dental Health website features consumer information from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. (more…)

The Spanish-language version of this publication from the National Institute on Aging presents key information for the senior audience about taking care of your teeth and mouth in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format.  Topics include: (more…)

This publication from the National Institute on Aging presents key information for the senior audience about taking care of your teeth and mouth in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format. Available in Spanish or English. Topics include: (more…)

This tri-fold color brochure from Arcora Foundation presents ten easy steps you can take to keep your mouth and body healthy.

This one-sided color flyer by Colgate-Palmolive and the American Diabetes Association provides tips and instructions on brushing and flossing, including visual illustrations. Also includes additional oral health tips for individuals with diabetes.

This 2-sided color flyer by Washington Dental Service Foundation provides a strong visual illustration of what is normal and what is not, providing a caregiver or other service provider with assistance in assessing when to refer a client for dental care.

This eight-page report from the National Center for Health Statistics focuses on the oral health needs of older adults. Using data from several national surveys, this report describes the status of oral health among the elderly, how these older Americans use dental health services, and what the future holds for the oral health of older Americans. (more…)

This one-page fact sheet from CDC provides key facts and statistics about the oral health of older adults.