This digital collection features patient educational materials created by the American Dental Association between 1929 and 1981.
Designed for patients and the general public, these resources include brochures, pamphlets, activities, and various forms of ephemera once distributed or sold through the ADA catalog. Although no longer in use, these items offer valuable insight into historical approaches to dental education, health communication, and public health outreach.
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Pointers for Parents: Your child's first visit to the dentist (1957)
American Dental Association and American Society of Dentistry for Children
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I brush my teeth right after eating. Why is this the thing to do? (1956)
American Dental Association
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Orthodontics questions and answers (1956)
American Dental Association and American Association of Orthodontists
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The Dentist is My Friend. Do You Know What He Has Done for My Teeth? (1956)
American Dental Association