National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 2008 Synopses of State and Territorial Dental
Public Health Programs

The Oral Health of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation-2005
Portraits are based on data from the National Survey of Children's Health; US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

State of Tennessee Oral Health Services
The Oral Health Services Section (OHS) of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) conduct programs to prevent oral diseases, educate the public regarding the value of optimal oral health, screen and refer patients for early detection and prompt treatment of disease, provide dental care for segments of the population unable to access care through the private sector, and conduct programs in research and evaluation as resources permit.

Tennessee Dental Association
The Tennessee Dental Association is a membership organization of Tennessee dentists and part of a tripartite organization along with the American Dental Association and nine component societies. The Web site is primarily set up for its members with links to information about of benefits, workshops, peer review, etc.