US Department of Agriculture
Serving Up My Plate
Within three nutrition-themed, inquiry-based learning opportunities, pupils take notice of their eating habits; delve deep into the five food groups, gain experience in planning meals, participate in a taste test, and explore ads...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dental Laboratory Technicians
This resource provides information about the dental technician career.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dental Hygienist
A great website outlining all aspects of a career as a dental hygienist. Includes information about employment, current job outlook, nature of the work, training, and more.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Oral Care Tips for Great Teeth & Great Smiles
Learn about milk and adult teeth, the types of teeth we have and their functions, the anatomy of a tooth, dental decay and tooth plaque, how to take care of your teeth, what dental braces do, what causes bad breath or halitosis, and why...
Kansas Historical Society
Kansas Historical Society: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Find out about the first woman to earn her Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
Other
Holistic Med: Palladium
Describes some negative results from exposure to palladium metal. Well referenced.
Other
Learn How to Prevent Cavities
This site is your complete guide to cavities. Includes topics such as the causes of cavities, how to reduce the chances of getting cavities, the role of food/fluoride, and the importance of dental visits.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby
Irene Parlby, one of the Famous Five, came to politics reluctantly but determined to fight for the betterment of the lives of women and children on Alberta's farms. She fought to get them proper education, medical and dental care and...
Other
Herstory Network: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Find out how Lucy Hobbs Taylor broke the glass ceiling in her day as the first woman to practice dentistry.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Lucy H. Taylor
Learn about the first woman to receive her doctorate in dentistry, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
A concise overview of the life of the first woman dentist, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Read a brief depiction about the life and work of the first woman dentist, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: James J. Wynne: Far Ultraviolet Procedures
Read about James J. Wynne, co-inventor of the laser technique used in LASIK eye surgery. This page includes a bio, an overview of the invention's impact on the medical world, and a portrait of Wynne.
PBS
American Experience: Technology Timeline: 1752 1990
Short descriptions of important technological innovations produced in America and the date of their introduction.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Samuel Blum: Far Ultraviolet Procedures
Read about Samuel Blum, inventor of the laser technique used in LASIK eye surgery. This page includes a bio and a brief explanation of how Blum discovered that lasers could be used in surgery.
WebMD
Web Md: Strep Throat
This site provides a complete overview of the condition of strep throat. Discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and more.
Other
Quality Dentistry: Children's Teeth
This site gives general information about teeth and their development. It also has a picture to show where specific teeth are located, including those below gum line.
Other
Leeuwenhoek's World of Microbes
This site has some history of van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723 CE) with a description of his major accomplishments in the field of microbiology