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Professional Organizations

The Academy of Laser Dentistry - The Academy of Laser Dentistry is devoted to dental laser education, research and the development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use of dental laser technology worldwide. Its members include top clinicians, academicians and researchers in all laser wavelengths as well as commercial manufacturers of lasers, laser accessories and high-tech products.

ADA Online - American Dental Association - Official site of the American Dental Association, links to information about procedures, oral health, and how to find a dentist in your area.

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - This site answers many questions specific to cosmetic dentistry, including descriptions of various procedures, a glossary of terms, Frequently Asked Questions, and testimonials from patients who have completed treatment.

The American Academy of Periodontology - This site answers many questions specific to periodontal disease, including causes of periodontal disease, warning signs, periodontal procedures, information about dental implants, Frequently Asked Questions, and how to find a periodontist in your area.

The American Association of Endodontists - Endodontists are the dental specialists who perform root canal treatment. This site provides information regarding root canal treatment, myths about pain, an "Ask an Endodontist" section, and how to find an endodontist in your area.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are surgical specialists of dentistry who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. They care for patients who have problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. This site contains information regarding a variety of different procedures as well as how to find surgeons in your area.

Medem - This site was founded by the nation's leading medical societies such as the American Medical Association as a trusted source of reliable healthcare information. Medem works to preserve this trust, ensuring that the information the societies provide, and the physicians they support, are available and accessible to the people that depend on them.

Procedure & Physician Information

1000 Gems Seminars - Headed by Dr. Tom Orent, the original "Gems Guy", this site provides information on a variety of industry topics including a library of resources, patient referrals, dental links, dental classifieds, and a seminar and lecture center, all designed to help doctors build their dream practice.

Dental Economics - As support to Dental Economics magazine, this site provides doctors with highlights of the current months issue as well as the ability to search for information on a wide variety of industry related topics and articles.

Dental Products.net - Designed for physicians, this website provides the latest news on procedures, technology, clinical reviews, upcoming meetings and seminars, and a variety of practice management topics.

Dentistry Online - A source for both dentists who are looking to build their own practice website, as well as patients looking for a dentist in their local area.

Dentistinfo - Created by Dr. Ron Widen, a general dentist who owns and operates Hemingway Dental Associates located in Chicago, IL., this site, designed for both doctors and patients, provides information on a variety of topics including insurance, children's oral health, a dental cybermall, and links to other dental Web sites.

Fortune Management - Under the guidance of co-founder Anthony Robbins, Fortune Management is a team-oriented, service-driven practice management company committed to helping dental professionals harness all of the resources at their disposal. Fortune Management programs offer impactful, dynamic and simple solutions to the myriad of challenges facing health care professionals today.

Seattle Study Club - One of the largest study clubs in the country, the Seattle Study Club is a collection of over 100 clubs from coast to coast, encompassing professionals from a variety of specialties as well as General Practitioners.

Locate-a-Doc - Locate a doctor area by searching this database by specialty and by your city and state or by entering your zip code.

Patient Payment Information

Bankrate.com - Before you pay for your procedure with a credit card, take a minute and calculate how long it will take to pay off. There are two options available. You can set your payment, and see how long it will take to erase your debt. Or you can decide how many months you want to carry this debt load, and figure our payments accordingly.

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