Picture book written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins. Candlewick Press: Somerville, MA, 2023. Part of the “Maisy First Experiences Book” series. Maisy’s friend Charly is going to the dentist for the first. He’s nervous, especially because he has a loose tooth. Maisy and their friends all go with him, and the dentist and dental […]
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Picture book written and illustrated by Edward Miller. Holiday House: New York, 2008. This book provides an overview of the many aspects of teeth including anatomy, how to care for them, and going to the dentist. Bold and bright illustrations clearly outline the information around oral health. Historical and cultural tidbits are sprinkled throughout
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Newspaper article by January W. Payne. (March 27, 2007). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/health/2007/03/27/dentalcare-challenge-open-wider/f59941cf-bae0-407b-9eef-7b7d05b9c634/
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News article by Mary Otto. (March 2, 2007). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2007/03/03/boys-death-fuels-drives-to-fund-dental-aid-to-poor/e1a62a2e-b59d-4000-ba27-32f82ffdd763/
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Newspaper article by Katherine Driessen. (February 15, 2012). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/5-years-after-boy-dies-from-toothache-maryland-medicaid-dental-care-is-on-mend/2012/02/15/gIQANEJoGR_story.html
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Children’s book by Jodi Huelin. Collins: New York, 2010. Part of the “Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science” series. Sid is tired of brushing and flossing his teeth every day. After talking with his parents, his mom suggests investigating why its important to brush your teeth at school. Sid and his friends explore the different types of teeth
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Book by Richard Barnett. Thames & Hudson: London, 2017. https://thamesandhudson.com/the-smile-stealers-9780500519110 Traces the evolution of dentistry in Europe and the United States through storytelling, historic texts, and images, many of which are from the Wellcome Collection. This beautifully designed book provides an engaging account of both the social and cultural aspects of dental care and the more
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Children’s book written and illustrated by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Random House, New York, 1981. One morning Sister Bear wakes up to find she has a loose tooth. She has a hard time eating and starts to talk a little funny. Brother Bear happens to have a dentist appointment that day so the family
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Children’s book by Kate Petty and illustrated by Lisa Kopper. Stargazer Books: Mankato, MN, 2008. Tells the story of two small children going to the dentist with their mom. The children experience the different things dentists do during an exam, including counting and examining teeth, taking x-rays, filling a cavity, and talking about primary
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Children’s book by Mari Schuh. Bellwether Media: Minneapolis, MN, 2018. Part of the “Community Helpers” series. Kids can explore what dentists do, the tools they use, and the skills they need for their job in this book. It can help alleviate some of the fears kids might have with going to the dentist. Includes
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