James S. Hargas, DMD, PC
General & Cosmetic Dentistry 
Creating Beautiful, Long Lasting Smiles

Call for an appointment: 760.433.0393

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, the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative are provided.  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 Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Thanks to advancements in modern cosmetic dental care, you can have a beautiful smile easier than ever before. Your local AACD member cosmetic dentist can perform procedures such as teeth whitening, veneers, natural tooth colored fillings, and dental implants in order to give you the smile you have always dreamed of! 
  • American Dental Association
  • Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
  • 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.
  • Glossary of Dental Terms
  • American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
  • Demand Force
  • Here at Oceanview Dental, we utilize an online patient communication system. This interactive website lets you request appointments 24 hours a day, confirm appointments via email, refer friends in need of dental care, even provide feedback about your dental experience, and even receive text message appointment reminders!

    Once you have provided your email address, Oceanview Dental gives you the opportunity to create an online profile with Demandforce. Although this program is convenient and beneficial to you as a patient, you may opt-out of Demandforce at any time.

  • 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.

  • Digital X-Rays
  • At Oceanview Dental, we are always concerned with your safety. We utilize modern Digital X-Rays, which reduce radiation by up to 80 percent.
  • Vizilite
  • Oceanview Dental also provides screening for Oral Cancer. The ViziLite Patient Site is an online resource where you can learn more about:

    • Oral cancer
    • The risk factors for oral cancer
    • The value of annual ViziLite examinations for people at increased risk for oral cancer 

    You can also:

    • Take an interactive online oral cancer risk assessment
  • Colgate
  • Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care 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.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Healthcare
  • General health websites covering a variety of topics.

  • HealthScout
  • Consumer health news, information and resources updated daily.  Features include mini-checkups, health library, medical search and more.
  • WebMD
  • The world's leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.  Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.

  • Periodontal (Gum) Disease & Implants

  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Frequently asked questions about periodontal (gum) disease and implants compiled by the American Academy of Periodontology.

  • Teeth Whitening
  • Information about various professional teeth whitening products.

  • Zoom!
  • The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System uses proprietary technology to whiten your teeth an average of eight shades in about one hour while you relax at your dentist’s office.  Zoom! teeth whitening is a popular procedure on ABC's reality television show Extreme Makeover.

  • Dental Implants

  • Natural Restoration
  • Most restorative methods require more than one visit to the dentist. However at Oceanview Dental, we provide the most modern restorative methods and most of the time the whole procedure can be competed in one visit.  We use strong, tooth colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function.

  • Cerec
  • Cerec restoration technologies allow the dentists at Oceanview to repair and restore your teeth with a strong ceramic material that closely matches natural enamel composition and color. Not only is Cerec a more healthy option than metallics such as gold or amalgam, but it is also convenient. With Cerec, your tooth can be restored in one appointment.

    The Cerec technology can not only be used to create the strongest, natural looking fillings and crowns, but discolored or chipped teeth can also be repaired with beautiful Cerec porcelain veneers.


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