FICTION

The Night Before the Virtual Dentist

by Natasha Wing (text) & illus. by Nathalie Beauvois
Grosset & Dunlap. (The Night Before). Apr. 2025. 32p. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9780593891018.
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PreS-Gr 2–Be introduced to a new version of dental care with a thoughtful story to explain every step of the process. A young boy is told that a dental team will be visiting his school to check on their teeth to make sure they are healthy. His teacher goes over a few healthy habits in anticipation of the visit the next day. The boy is called for his dental visit the next day, and the dental hygienist set up in a classroom goes through every step of the process with him. With a clean, happy smile, the boy knows he can trust his dental team to keep him healthy. Told through a familiar rhyming pattern, this is a nice tool for preparing children for a dental visit. The illustrations offer a colorful and cheerful setting with a broad representation of cultures and abilities.
VERDICT A fine addition for collections in rural areas that practice this style of dental services.
Reviewed by Lindsey Morrison , Feb 14, 2025

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