Handouts and Worksheets

Here are some handy guides and worksheets to download and explore at home, or in the classroom!

Going to the Dentist

This guide helps children develop an understanding of what to expect when visiting the dentist. 

Understanding Dental X-Rays

This guide helps children understand dental x-rays. During this activity children will understand why x-rays are taken during a dental visit, and what happens during the process.

Meet Your Dentist’s Tools

Read about some of the tools you might see at a visit to the dentist’s office. Just like a woodworker or an engineer, your dentist uses certain tools to make sure your teeth stay clean and healthy. There is a coloring activity included for extra fun!

The A-Maze-ing Dentist’s Office

A dentist’s office can sometimes feel like a maze! Let’s see if you can find the way without taking a wrong turn. This activity helps children with their fine motor skills while they find their way around to the dental chair. 

Dental Cleaning Worksheet

The What, Why’s and How’s to getting a dental cleaning. This worksheet will give children a detailed explanation of things to expect when going to the dentist for a dental cleaning. 

A Guide to Dental Cleaning

What it is, why you would get it and how it works when it comes to getting a dental cleaning. This worksheet will give children a detailed explanation of what to expect when going to the dentist for a dental cleaning. 

All About Fillings

Fillings can seem scary, so this worksheet describes what a filling is and why you would need to get a filling. The worksheet also provides a step-by-step procedure of how a filling is done. 

A Guide to Fluoride Treatment

This worksheet provides information about what fluoride treatment is, and why you might need this.

Dental X-Rays Worksheet

This worksheet goes over the different types of x-rays a dentist will perform and the reason the dentist needs these types of x-rays. 

Kids Want To Know!

Dentist and dental hygienist answer some of the most popular questions kids have about having a healthy smile. 

Songs For Smiling

There is no reason to worry when visiting the dentist’s office. The dentist and dental hygienist are friendly. While at your dental visit you may be able to watch TV or even listen to music. Scout is sharing his playlist of songs that he listens when he visits the dentist. He has left some blanks spots to write down your favorite songs.

Your Pals at the Dental Office

Review this worksheet to see who you will meet at the dental office and what you can expect to happen while you are there.