Children's Dental Books: News and Reviews

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ADA Blog Fall 2018 (Also appeared in ADA News November 4, 2018) - This edition emphasizes the importance of children's books in promoting dental awareness and enhancing oral health education.

MD Dental Coalition and the University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library have been recognized as "Highly Recommended" in June 2015 for their efforts in promoting dental awareness and oral health education, including the use of children's books to foster better understanding among young audiences.

How We Survived the Sweet Attack - 1st Place 2010, showcases the importance of dental awareness for kids. Our Sensational Dental Adventure - 1st Place 2013, serves as one of the best children's books promoting oral health education. Becoming Me Cavity Free! - Merit Award, highlights the journey towards better dental habits.

Children are fascinated by losing their baby teeth and watching the new ones grow in. This engaging children's book helps kids and parents understand how teeth 'erupt' and how to take care of them, promoting dental awareness from an early age. The previous Toothful Tales books helped my little girl feel less afraid of the dentist. During her first visit, the staff could not believe how calm she was, but she knew that Mola, Cuspi & Incisa needed a bath! She loves the silly visual jokes and puns in these books, which make oral health education fun and relatable. It's not easy to take something that scares so many kids and present it in a way that's enjoyable, understandable, and not too technical.

Article in Articulator Magazine, January 2015, highlights the importance of children's books that focus on dental awareness and oral health education.

Podcast for Health Literacy Out Loud May 2011 (HLOL #58) features discussions on children's books that promote dental awareness and oral health education for young audiences.