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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The role of the dental society in the school dental health education programs (1953)
American Dental Association
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Our records show that it is now time for your dental examination. (circa 1950)
American Dental Association
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Our records show that it is now time for your dental examination. (circa 1950)
American Dental Association
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Attractive Teeth for Young Men and Women (1949)
American Dental Association
A leaflet outlining a program for maintaining dental health suitable for distribution to high schools, colleges, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., and other organizations for you persons, as well as for the reception room table.
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Diseases of the Gums and Other Supporting Tissues of the Teeth and Their Treatment (1949)
American Dental Association. Bureau of Public Relations and Edgar D. Coolidge
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Breakfast. Jane Eats a Good Breakfast. (1948)
American Dental Association. Bureau of Public Relations
One of eight leaflets for primary grades printed on 8.5 x 10.5 inch drawing paper, designed as seat work / coloring pages for very young children; part of series titled, Dental Health Education Leaflets for Primary Grades.
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Dinner. Jane Eats a Good Dinner. (1948)
American Dental Association. Bureau of Public Relations
One of eight leaflets for primary grades printed on 8.5 x 10.5 inch drawing paper, designed as seat work / coloring pages for very young children; part of series titled, Dental Health Education Leaflets for Primary Grades.
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Friend. Jane Goes and Sees Her Friend the Dentist. (1948)
American Dental Association. Bureau of Public Relations
One of eight leaflets for primary grades printed on 8.5 x 10.5 inch drawing paper, designed as seat work / coloring pages for very young children; part of series titled, Dental Health Education Leaflets for Primary Grades.
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Lunch. Jane Eats a Good Lunch. (1948)
American Dental Association. Bureau of Public Relations
One of eight leaflets for primary grades printed on 8.5 x 10.5 inch drawing paper, designed as seat work / coloring pages for very young children; part of series titled, Dental Health Education Leaflets for Primary Grades.
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Milk. Jane Drinks Milk. Milk Helps to Build Strong Teeth. (1948)
American Dental Association. Bureau of Public Relations
One of eight leaflets for primary grades printed on 8.5 x 10.5 inch drawing paper, designed as seat work / coloring pages for very young children; part of series titled, Dental Health Education Leaflets for Primary Grades.
![Tommy's First Visit to the Dentist [Misprinted] (1954) by American Dental Association](https://commons.ada.org/patientbrochures/1311/thumbnail.jpg "Tommy's First Visit to the Dentist [Misprinted] (1954) by American Dental Association")
