Dental Hygiene at Lake Land College
This guide supports the information needs of students and faculty in the Dental Hygiene program.
Databases and Articles at Lake Land College
The Lake Land College Library maintains a collection of databases that are suited to the research needs of our students. Below you will find academic sources that contain information relevant to the dental hygiene program.
These databases are only available through institutional subscription and the contents cannot be found elsewhere in the internet.
Find Articles in Subject Databases
CINAHL Complete
Most comprehensive nursing and allied health database. CINAHL covers nursing, biomedicine, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines
Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health
Provide access to authoritative content including full-text titles cited in CINAHL supporting specialized care, treatment, and patient management. This essential resource is versatile and features highlighting and note-taking tools as well as an intuitive interface, providing multiple pathways to key information. Updated daily, this resource will help nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum. Exclusive features, including Topic Finder, InterLink, and a mobile-optimized interface, support and enhance the search experience.
ProQuest
This is the largest single periodical resource available, bringing together complete databases across all major subject areas, including Business, Health and Medical, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, and Humanities
UpToDate
UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical decision support resource. It includes many features including information packaged specifically for sharing with patients.
Open Access Resources
Open access resources are those that are available to anyone with an internet connection. Academic libraries spend a lot of time evaluating these resources so users can be sure they are accessing quality information from trusted sources.
The PubMed (from the National Library of Medicine) database contains more than 30 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature including dental information.
CDC Oral Health
CDC’s Division of Oral Health (DOH) provides leadership to improve the nation’s oral health. We promote proven interventions, such as community water fluoridation and dental sealants, to reduce the rate of cavities, especially for populations at highest risk. DOH supports state, territorial, and tribal oral health programs, collects surveillance data on oral diseases, and develops and promotes adherence to infection prevention and control guidelines for dental health care personnel. The division supports integration of medical and dental care to address other chronic diseases associated with poor oral health. DOH also has a residency training program to help strengthen the dental public health workforce.
Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA programs provide equitable health care to people who are geographically isolated and economically or medically vulnerable. This includes programs that deliver health services to people with HIV, pregnant people, mothers and their families, those with low incomes, residents of rural areas, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and those otherwise unable to access high-quality health care.
International Association for Disability and Oral Health
iADH are an international network of people who are concerned about those with disabilities and disadvantages, working together with those in their community, professional society and social or service organization to improve the oral health and quality of life for persons with special needs.
ADA MouthHealthy
A patient/consumer resource from the ADA for latest information and trends presented at a consumer level.
Supports health professionals, program administrators, educators, policymakers, & others in improving oral health services for infants, children, adolescents, & their families.
Information on risks for dental professionals from the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
Founded in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is a Congressionally chartered, private, nonprofit institution that works outside of government to provide objective advice on matters of science, technology, and health.
Includes key facts, references, and additional resources related to the OHRC "Resource Guide" above.
