ABC Dental
Ann Bess Chanco, D.M.D.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Call for an appointment: 510 441 2621

In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful dental information.  Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative.  We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.


If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website.  We hope you find these sites helpful!


  • General Dental Websites
  • The following links provide some good general information on dentistry.

  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.
  • American Dental Association
  • Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.

  • Other Interesting Websites
  • Other sites of interest on the Web.

  • Perio Protect
  • Those of you out there with concerns on Gum-related issues, check yourself out tonight as you smile in the mirror..

    Any changes in the color or shape of your gums?

    Slight to profuse bleeding as you brush or floss?

    Bad breath or Halitosis?

    Mobility with or without pain?

    Swelling?

    These symptoms are not uncommon around us. We see one, at least, every day..if not us, maybe among our loved ones, co-workers, friends, and enemies alike..can you tolerate them? If you don't love them, maybe you can't.. But, if you do, be concerned and share what you'll find out from this Great Informative website link.

    Periodontal Disease is a common chronic disease of the mouth affecting most Adult population so rapidly and is the number 1 cause of tooth loss other than cavities if you don't know..Advance stages bring about boss loss whether localized or generalized.. therefore, tooth loss.  It is known to cause more serious systemic diseases if not arrested early enough.

    I'm excited to announce that our office is now licensed to perform this PerioProtect method of Periodontal Treatment.  This much awaited approach is comfortable, easy, non-surgical, and effective. I believe this can help a lot of people out there..so come out of your closets now, don't be afraid or shy.. Let's talk about it.

                                        A Message from Dr. ABC

    P.S. Not just for Adults and elderly.. Teenagers get affected, too.. So, let's all brush longer than we used to..and, Floss. Then, you can SMILE... proudly.

  • Healthy Smiles 2010
  • A program with a goal to combat America’s Oral Health Epidemic by improving the oral health of more than 50 million American children and their families by the year 2010.
  • Floss.com
  • Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women's dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section, and new dental product information.

  • Oral Health Care & Products
  • Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.

  • Colgate
  • Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.
  • Crest
  • One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.
  • Oral-B
  • Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums.  The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers.
  • Sonicare
  • Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.
  • Glossary of Dental Terms
  • American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
  • National Museum of Dentistry
  • The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center
    where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated
    by the rich history of dentistry.


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