"The
sun, that bids us rest, is waking our brethren ‘neath the western sky,
and
hour by hour fresh lips are making Thy wondrous doings heard on high."
John Ellerton
could never have envisaged the Internet when he wrote these words 150 years ago.
But we need to grasp his vision of the worldwide church militant here on earth.
And the Internet is one way of getting information and encouraging prayer that
can help us fulfil His call to each one of us.
The links page
on an Internet site can often be the most useful page of all as it helps us
discover treasure buried out there deep in cyberspace. But I found compiling
this page incredibly difficult. What should I include? What should I leave out?
These links are just a few of the useful links out there. If they don’t give
you the answer directly, their linked pages might. Although we are not aware of
any problems from accessing the sites neither CDF nor myself can take any
responsibility their content or problems arising from their use. I welcome
feedback about these pages and suggestions. Alan Lawrence June 2001
CHRISTIAN
DENTAL AND MEDICAL LINKS
Christian
Medical Fellowship (CMF) UK
The UK Medical equivalent of CDF. Excellent site with information on ethical
issues of cloning, abortion, sexuality and sanctity of life particularly
relevant to UK scene. Free MEDLINE. A
medical thought for the day called A Doctor’s
lifeline.
Excellent links and excerpts from Triple Helix and the Student journal
Nucleus. Bookmark the page!
Medical Missionary Association
MMA
Healthserve
was the Medical Missionary Association, one of the oldest missionary
organisations in the UK. Aims to help Christian
healthcare professionals to get out into the mission field, through the
provision of information, advice and other resources.
Guild
of Catholic Doctors Positive
and traditional Catholic approach on ethical issues such as cloning,
abortion, sexuality and euthanasia as well as key articles from back issues
of The Catholic Medical Quarterly
‘Go, then, to all peoples everywhere
and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I
will be with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19
Mission involves us all in a partnership to share
the good news in word and deed at home and abroad. CDF has always seen this as a
priority. These links are only a small sample but they can link you to
information and resources to use in your local ministry.
CMF Evangelism Homepage
Christian
Medical Fellowship
has many helpful sections on presenting the gospel. How
to Share the Gospel with Patients,
The Evidence
for Belief in Jesus.
The
Greatest Person,
is a cogent presentation of the life of Christ by a Christian doctor.
Church
Mission Society
Good
site about CMS including ‘YES’ magazine. This link takes you straight to
the excellent link page to other sites and organisations on mission
CDF
has close links with UCCF
Professional Groups
Originally this was the Graduates Fellowship and is where CDF came from.
Links to other professional Christian Groups e.g. Teachers Law etc
International Federation of Evangelical Students (IFES)
Agape
(formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) has a strong evangelistic ministry
among students and professionals. The Jesus Video project aims to reach
people worldwide with the Good News
RELIEF
AGENCIES AND PROGRAMMES INVOLVING DENTISTRY
The King will reply, `I tell you,
whenever you did this for one of the least important of these members of my
family, you did it for me!' Matthew 25 v 40
Dentaid
collects, sends and repairs equipment for Mission and
other third world projects. Now into sending and supporting people.
Tearfund is a very well known
Evangelical Relief Organisation which has supported a number of CDF mission
partners. They may have Short and Long term opportunities.
Mercy Ships provides specialised
services including routine dentistry and major oral surgery on board and
outreach to rural areas. Mercy Ships
UK can be found here.
INFORMATION
AND ADDRESSES
UK
Christian Handbook.
If you want an address, telephone number or email for a Christian
organisation, training college you can normally find it here. Updated
regularly.
USEFUL
DENTISTRY AND DENTAL EDUCATION LINKS
These are useful professional (but not
specifically Christian) websites to help you or your patients get information or
sources of help. The evidence based and education links are important with the
introduction of compulsory Continuous Professional Development. The sites all
work at time of posting but of course may change or links fail in the future.
Nothing in this life is permanent especially the Internet!
The
General Dental Council Information
on Continuing Professional Development, recertification, registration &
online search of latest Dentist’s and Specialists Register
The
British Dental Association Links to one of the
best dental information sites in Europe. Some information such as
on line British Dental Journal etc restricted to members. Lots of useful
practice information
NCCPED
Gateway to details of postgraduate courses in your area for Continuing
Professional Development, audit and peer review
Dental
Schools
Links to the UK dental schools.. Useful for
contacts, referrals, careers, Professions Complimentary to Dentistry (CPD)
courses.
DENTANET
HOMEDental Practice Board
information site with UK's largest online directory
of dentists, oral health information from approved sources including WORD OF
MOUTH online dental clinic and links to other oral health sites.
NHSDirect Home Page
UK National Health Service 'A to Z' guide. Links to thousands of sources of
help and advice on conditions and treatments.
British
National Formulary
On-line continuously updated Formulary plus access to all drug data sheets.
You have to register (free). Also has the list of drugs you may prescribe in
Dental Practitioners Formulary.
Patient
UKis a really useful but not
so well-known directory of UK websites that provide
information on health, disease and illness. Edited by two GPs to list the
most reputable and reliable sources of UK health on most major health
problems . Links to patient help groups.
WHO
- Oral Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Programme is aimed at
developing data based planning, prevention of common oral diseases,
complementary affordable treatment systems. Oral health profiles for 12 year
olds in most countries of the world.
