Going to the dentist can be an unsettling or frightening experience for preschoolers (and sometimes adults!). reading books about dentists and their useful work can create more positive attitudes in preschool children.
These books are perfect for discussing dentists and would make a great addition to your home or classroom, especially when discussing dental health or community helpers.
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books about dentistry for preschoolers
at the dentist by mari schuh the simple text and photos in this book show exactly what happens when a child visits the dentist for a checkup.
a trip to the dentist by penny smith another story of children visiting the dentist with photographs.
a day in the life of a dentist by heather adamson a nonfiction book with photographs that follows a dentist through his workday. the amount of text can challenge the attention span of younger preschoolers, but just a picture reading of this book is good information.
dentist (first time) by jess stockham this book helps answer children’s questions about visiting the dentist. may spark more conversations with your kids after reading this.
curious george visits the dentist by h. a. King George bites into a wax apple (by mistake) and his tooth starts to hurt. The Man in the Yellow Hat takes George to the dentist to have his teeth checked.
the crocodile and the dentist by taro gomi a crocodile is a little afraid to go to the dentist. The dentist is a little afraid that a crocodile will enter his office.
the berenstain bears visit the dentist stan and jan berenstain’s sister has a loose tooth. she joins her brother on his visit to the dentist.
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dentists at cari meister kids can learn how dentists help keep teeth healthy.
Dentists help Dee Ready discover the work of a dentist and the tools dentists use.
If I were a scholastic dentist, explore a trip to the dentist’s office.
let’s meet a dentist by bridget heos a group of children visit dr. florez to find out how you can help keep your teeth clean and healthy.
I Want To Be A Dentist Learn more about what goes on in a dentist’s office and what dentists do to prepare for their jobs.
books about teeth
here are some books about teeth that don’t focus on the dentist.
the book of teeth by dr. seuss “teeth! you find them everywhere!” this book explores teeth and how useful they are.
the tooth book: a guide to healthy teeth and gums by edward miller lots of information on dental care, dentists and teeth.
Brush Your Teeth Please by Leslie McGuire, this fun pop-up book features bears, lions, sharks, and other animals brushing and flossing their teeth.
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all about teeth by mari schuh close-up photos, diagrams and simple text help children learn more about teeth.
Have you ever seen a moose brush its teeth? by jamie mcclaine A moose heads to the creek to brush its teeth in this book of tooth brushing rhymes.
brushing your teeth by mari schuh learn more about the correct ways to brush your teeth.
snacks for healthy teeth by mari schuh the types of food you eat can affect your teeth. discover what to eat to have healthier teeth.
taking care of my teeth by terri degezelle explore ways you can take care of your teeth and keep them healthy.
dental health activities
After choosing the perfect dental health book for your preschoolers, you may also want to choose one of these activities to go along with it!
Preschool Dental Health Math Activities: You can help your children have healthy teeth by extending the learning into your dental health math center activities.
Dental Health Literacy Activities for Preschool – Your kids will love these fun and hands-on activities and games from the Dental Health Literacy Center that will help them build vocabulary and develop critical emergent literacy skills like rhymes, syllables, sounds initials and more. .
dental health science experiment: We explored this fun dental health science experiment that emphasized the effects of different beverage choices on our teeth and the importance of brushing.
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