Today, more than ever before, authors are writing relevant books about dentistry, for chldren of all ages. We have listed some of our favorites here.
Have you read any good books lately? If you have, and if you'd like to write a review for our web site, please email us at smiles@dakotadental.com.
Infants and Toddlers:
Going to the Dentist
Usborne First Experiences
This 16-page toddler book introduces the topic of a visit to the dentist. Clear pictures, bright colors, and smiling faces keep kids interested.
Freddie Visits the Dentist
Nicola Smee
Freddie brings his stuffed bear to the dentist to keep him company. He learns about dental hygiene, and discovers that a visit to the dentist can be pleasant!
Ages 3 to 8
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World
Selby Beeler, G. Brian Karas
A delightfully informative and entertaining book about cultural traditions surrounding losing a tooth. Magical illustrations, as well!
Ages 8 to 12
Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy: Activity and Coloring Book
Karen Jean Matsko Hood
This book is packed with 160 pages of fun! Dental & Tooth Fairy themes with many activities, puzzles, mazes, math and lots more! Your children will learn about dental health and it's importance.
I Can Hardly Wait (The Three Stooges)
Bob Italia, Clyde Bruckman
32 Pages of classis Three Stooges slapstick! Curly's has a toothache, which is the beginning of the shenanigans.
Teens and up
Nothing Personal Doc, But I Hate Dentists!
McHenry Lee, Joleen Jackson, Vici Audette
This book goes a long way toward eliminating fear and apprehension about going to the dentist, and it does it in a light-hearted, casual way. It describes various dental procedures and suggest question you might want to ask your dentis.
Opportunities in Dental Care Careers
Bonnie Kendall
See just what kind of careers are available in the dental field, what the job entails, and what it takes to get there.
These books are in the lending library at our office f you can’t find them at the library. The “Barney” book is especially good preparation for your toddler’s first visit:
For Toddlers:
Barney Goes to the Dentist
Dowdy
Just Going to the Dentist
Mayer
The Loose Tooth
Mayer
Little Bill, a Visit to the Dentist
Fremont
The Seed bunny
Selby
For Ages 3 to 8:
My Tooth is About to Fall Out
Maccarone
Martin and the Tooth Fairy
Maccarone
The Tooth Fairy
Troll Easy Reader
Arthur’s Tooth
Brown
Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Brown
Ages 6 to 10 to read alone, or to read to younger children:
