Library Guides: Dentistry and oral health: Key resources

Key databases

Use key databases to find information sources

UQ Health Database Comparison (PDF, 150KB)
Learn the differences between common health databases.

PubMed
Citations and abstracts for biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and healthcare services.
Embase
Biomedical and pharmacological bibliographic records from Embase and MEDLINE.
Scopus
A multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature, book reviews and conference proceedings.
Web of Science
A collection of citation databases and citation analysis tools covering the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
Cochrane Library
Up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care, designed to provide information and evidence to support decisions taken in health care and to inform those receiving care.

Industry organisation websites are great sources to find additional literature on the topic, such as policies and reports.

Australian Dental Association (ADA)
The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for dentists.
Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA)
The Australian Dental Industry Association is the nation's peak body representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers.
FDI World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) serves as the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide.
Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch) (ADAQ)
Australian Dental Research Foundation (ADRF)
The ADRF is a joint initiative of the ADA and the ADIA. It offers a range of grants and scholarships.

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