User Links

Dental Related Associations

• Academy of General Dentistry  The mission of the Academy of General Dentistry is to serve the needs and to represent the interests of general dentists and to foster their continued proficiency through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public.
• American Association for Dental Research and International Association for Dental Research  Research information on all aspects of oral disease.
• American Dental Association The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession of dentistry. The ADA promotes the public's health through commitment of member dentists to provide quality oral health care, accessible to everyone.
• American Dental Education Association (ADEA): ADEA is the leading national organization for dental education. Our members include all U.S. and Canadian dental schools, advanced dental education programs, hospital dental education programs, allied dental education programs, corporations, faculty, and students. (http://www.adea.org)
• American Dental Hygienists' Association  Oral health information for patients and professionals
• Dental Education web sites from New York Univesity College of Dentistry: Comprehensive list of Dental Education web sites including: US Dental Schools, International Dental Schools, Dental Hygiene Programs, Dental School Admissions, Dental Assistant Training Programs, Dental Technology Programs, Other Dental Educational Sites, Educational Departmental Sites, Dental Student Sites, US Organized Dentistry Associations, International Organized Dentistry Associations, Licensure Information, Research and School Related Associations, Dental Related Internet Resources, Foundations & Associations
• Dental Education in Care of the Disabled  Educational Materials related to special care.
• Florida Dental Association   This chapter of the American Dental Association represents 75 percent of all licensed dentists in Florida. The FDA's mission is to improve the public's health through professional and patient education and maintaining high practice standards.
• Hispanic Dental Association  The Hispanic Dental Association is a national organization. The FDA's mission is to provide leadership and represent professionals who share a common commitment to improve the oral health of the Hispanic community.
• International and American Association for Dental Research  The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has been established to promote research in all aspects of oral and related sciences, to encourage development of improved methods for prevention and treatment of oral and dental diseases, and to facilitate cooperation among investigators and communication of research findings and their implications throughout the world.
• International Association for Disability and Oral Health Information on oral health for people with disabilities
• TMJ Association  Information on temporomandibular disorders.
• U.S. Army Dental Care System - The web site covers topics from Army dental specific information, to other dental related homepages, to information of interest for dentists interested in joining the Army Dental Corps.

Library Resources

Ask a Librarian IM The service is called Ask a Librarian IM. The HSC librarians have joined with those from other UF libraries to serve you online during the fall semester 9:00am-9:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 am-9:00 pm Friday. When having trouble with your Internet research, getting access to a journal, or any other library-related problem, you can connect to the library chat room using your gatorlink email address and get immediate help from a librarian right there and then. Ask a Librarian IM is hosted on the UF Jabber IM service, and is open to students, staff, faculty and others with a UF ID. For assistance in connecting, contact the UF Computer Help Desk at helpdesk@ufl.edu or 392-help.

EZ Proxy Information - Off campus access to the UF library resources. EZ proxy will allow you to access the databases and e-journals from home with a simple log in of either your Gator 1 Card number or your Gatorlink user name/password. This method works with AOL and the Science Direct journals and there is no more need to reconfigure your browser.

Health Science Center Library

• Calendar of Classes: http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/services/instruction.htm#calendar
• Class Descriptions: http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/services/classes.htm
• Class Registration: http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/forms/classreg.htm
• Electronic Resources- This web page list all of the major health-related electronic journals including Medline, PDF, PubMed, etc.
• Health Science Center Library Instruction -- The HSC Library staff provides instruction to students, faculty and other qualified users of library resources.
• Literature Search Help (free for HSC Faculty)
  1. Contact the UFCD liaison librarian, Amy Buhler, AmyB@library.health.ufl.edu.
  2. Go to the Reference desk on the 2nd floor of the library (open 9-5 weekdays).
  3. Call the Reference desk at 392-3585.
  4. Use the online form at http://www.library.health.ufl.edu/forms/searchrequest.htm

Medscape  Free medically related searches, email, updates, discounted bookstore.  Very full site with a lot to offer.

National Library of Medicine  A guide to one of the world's largest medical libraries

UF Library - UF web-based library information

Faculty Information

• Deans, Directors, and Department Chair Memos
• Emerging Pathogens Initiative
• Health Science Center Teaching Laboratory Resources Teaching Laboratory Resources provides classroom and audio-visual support, logistical lab support and technology support in the Health Science Center.
• Infection Control Guidelines for the Dental Health Care Setting 2003 Center for Disease Control, MMWR, December 19, 2003/Vol. 52/No. RR-17
• Student Honor Code - faculty should include this statement in their syllabi and on exams.
• Textbook Adoption Information http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu/
• University Faculty Support Resources List of links to most of the support resources available to all campus including handbooks, policies, computing, multimedia, and off-campus resources.
• UF Office of Academic Affairs
• UF Faculty Handbook
• University Committees List of all committees, boards and councils at UF.
• UF Division of Human Resources (formerly University Personnel services) This is where you will find information about benefits, employee education, retirement, training, etc.

Student Information

• Dental Anatomy web site: This is human anatomy web site for dental students developed by Dr. Lynn H. Larkin and the UF Office of Medical Informatics.
• Dental Education in Care of the Disabled
• Dental Histology web site: contains a Schedule of Lectures and Laboratories, General Course Information, Course Faculty, Histology Stains, Instructions for the Use of the Light Microscope, Terms Commonly Used in Microscopy, Histology Review, Online Histology Program, Current Examinations and Tests from years past, Laboratories and Lectures (using Real Audio)
• Financial Affairs
• Health Science bookstore: Carries Dental reference and text and often has specials for students and faculty.
• Integrated Medical Curriculum
• Integrated Student Information System (ISIS)
• Medical Education Server for UF dental courses

• Reitz Union - web site for the J. Wayne Reitz Student Union
• Student Guide for the University of Florida - The University of Florida Student Guide is a referral source divided into major sections of campus life. Information contained in this guide has been edited from source documents. Includes information on campus resources, safety and security, student rights and responsibilities, and university policies and procedures.
• Student Health Care Center
• Student Honor Code
• Terminology: Medical and Dental This website includes various medical and dental terms that will be helpful for dental students to know throughout their DMD program and dental career.

Reference Information

• AAP Guidelines, Position Papers, Product/Procedure Statements and Parameters of Care This is a supplemenatary web site for DEN 6420
• American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association and Cleft Palate Foundation  Information on cleft lip and palate.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oral Health Program  Information on oral disease surveillance and prevention, infection control, oral health infrastructure, and other issues.
• Dental Techniques: (www.dentaltechniques.com) This web site has a shows a variety of dental procedures with pictures.
• Dental Alliance for AIDS/HIV Care Information on oral care for patients with HIV and AIDS
• HIVDent  Information on oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
• Integrated Medical Curriculum (IMC) - this is a web site offereing courses taught in medical school, using text animation, photos, and streaming video and audio. A subscription is required.
• National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias   Information on ectodermal dysplasias. .
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Information on oral, dental, and craniofcial research and health.
• National Library of Medicine  A guide to one of the world's largest medical libraries
• National Oral Cancer Awareness Program   Information on oral cancer resources
• National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse  Oral health information for patients with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
• Sjôgren's Syndrome Foundation, Inc.  Information on Sjôgren's syndrome.
• Special Care Dentistry   (formerly the Federation of Special Care Organizations in Dentistry) provided information about hospital dentistry,geriatric dentistry, and dentistry for people with disabilities.
• Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.  Patient support group.
• Terminology: Medical and Dental This website includes various medical and dental terms that will be helpful for dental students to know throughout their DMD program and dental career.
• UF Surgical Research and Training Laboratory - The Surgical Research and Training Laboratory was established to teach advanced operative techniques to surgeons and other technical personnel.
• UFCD Video Procedures Library - contains links streaming videos of various dental procedures.

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