March 6 – National Dentist Day

Open up… Happy Dentist Day!

 My First Visit to the Dentist written by Eve Marleau and illustrated by Michael Garton (2010)

Arun wants a new toothbrush shaped like a spaceship, just like his brother Naimesh got from the dentist. Mom tells him that his appointment is at the end of the week. Arun is excited to go and get a new toothbrush too. The story is step-by-step of what happens at the dentist’s office. In the end, Arun gets a new toothbrush shaped like a spaceship, just like his brother Naimesh.

ABC Dentist written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Liz Murphy (2008)

This concept book takes a look at your visit to the dentist in ABC form. It begins with Appointment and ends with your teeth being a Zillion times cleaner!

Max Goes to the Dentist written by Adria F. Klein and illustrated by Mernie Gallager-Cole (2005)

Max has a great smile because he takes care of his teeth. He brushes twice a day and goes to the dentist once a year. The dentist cleans his teeth, checks for cavities, and takes x-rays of his teeth. Max had a good check-up and gets a new toothbrush to help him keep his great smile!