Oral Health Story Ideas Are you reporting on one of these dental health topics or looking for a story idea? Contact the Oklahoma Dental Association at (405) 848-8873 or [email protected] to arrange an interview with a dentist on a specific topic. ADA Seal of Acceptance ADA Code of Conduct/Ethics Early Childhood Caries/Cavities Access to Dental Care Complaints/Resolving Disputes Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa) Adult Oral Health Awareness Cosmetic Dentistry Economy & Dental Care Amalgam (Dental Filling, Waste Cost-Shifting (Why Dentists Don’t) Disposal) Endodontic Treatment (Root Decay (Cavities/Caries) Canals) Anesthesia/Sedation Dental Anxiety Emergency Preparedness Antibiotics (Dental Pre- Dental Benefits/Insurance (Dentistry’s Role in Public Health Medications, Preventive, Joint Crisis, Bioterrorism) Replacement, Heart Surgery) Dental Care for Medically- Compromised Patients Extractions (Tooth) Anxiety (Dental) Dental Emergencies/Trauma Facial/Jaw Pain (TMD/TMJ; Bad Breath (Halitosis) (Bitten Lip, Tongue; Chipped, Temporomandibular Disorders) Biofilms (Dental Unit Waterlines) Cracked or Broken Tooth; Knocked Fillings/restoration Options Out Tooth) Bisphenol a (Sealants, Composites) Fluoride (Varnish, Dental Products) Dental Products for Home Bisphosphonates & Osteonecrosis Use/Personal Oral Hygiene/ADA Fluoride/Community Water of the Jaw (Bone Density Drugs) Seal Fluoridation Braces & Orthodontics Dental Records & Health Histories Forensic Dentistry Cancer Treatment & Oral Health Dental Specialties Geriatric Dentistry Careers in Dentistry Dental Unit Waterlines Give Kids a Smile (National Children’s Cavities (Caries/Decay) Dental Access Program) Dental Waste Disposal (Amalgam Charitable Dental Care/ Separators, Best Management Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) Practices) MobileSmiles Oklahoma Dental Heart Conditions/Disease & Oral Unit or Oklahoma Mission of Dental Workforce in Oklahoma Health Mercy (OkMOM) Dentures Implants Child Abuse-Neglect/domestic Abuse (Dentists’ Role in Reporting) Diabetes & Oral Health Infection Control Children & Oral Health Care/First Diet & Oral Health Lasers Dental Visit Dry Mouth Dental Home/Finding a Dentist ODA Oral Health Story Ideas Page 1 Medicaid/SoonerCare (State Oral Piercing Special-Needs Dentistry Program for Low-Income Orthodontics Teeth Grinding Residents) Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Teething Medication Use & Interaction (Prescriptions, Over-The-Counter) Patient Records Teeth Whitening Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Pediatric Dentistry Thumb sucking Mouthguards Periodontal/Gum Disease Tobacco Products & Oral Health (Gingivitis, General Disease Links) (Cigarettes, Smokeless/spit) Mouth Sores (Common Canker & Cold Sores) Periodontal Plastic Surgery Tooth Extractions National Children’s Dental Health Pregnancy & Oral Health Toothache Month (February) Professional Ethics/ADA Code of Tooth Whitening Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Conduct Veneers (Cosmetic Dentistry) Older Adults & Oral Health Care Root Canals Water (Bottled, Filtered, Opioids and Dentistry Sealants Fluoridated) Oral Cancer Sleep Apnea Wisdom Teeth Oral Health & Overall Well-Being Small-Business Dental Practices Women & Oral Health Care Oral Hygiene (Brushing, Flossing, Soft Drinks & Sugary, Acidic X-Rays Plaque) Beverages ODA Oral Health Story Ideas Page 2 .