My First Visit to the Dentist: Learning to Take Care of my Teeth

This children's book is an introduction to the experience of a first visit to the dentist as well as to the importance of oral hygiene for young children (such as brushing and flossing teeth). If children start going to the dentist early in life, they will develop a positive relationship with that experience as well as good oral health. Parents can read this book to their children before a visit to the dentist to help them be prepared and know what to expect from a visit to the dentist. In addition, this book may help parents in developing a routine for oral hygiene with their children when they are young: to brush and floss their teeth, and to have a positive experience when going to the dentist. It is the hope of the author that this book can be shared with families and also with schools to help children of all ages (starting in preschool settings) develop the good health practice of brushing their teeth not just at home but also at school.

Vera Joffe, Ph.D. ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Florida and in New York. She is Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and she is a Certified PCIT therapist (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) . Dr. Joffe’s specialty is in the area of neuro-developmental, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Selective Mutism (and other Anxiety Disorders), Tourette Syndrome, and Developmental Disorders. Dr. Joffe has been working in private practice in Florida since 1989. Her work is based on scientific research and on empirically based studies on childhood disorders. Dr. Joffe has given presentations in International and National Conferences on the topic of Selective Mutism, ADHD and related disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Treatment for Childhood Disorders (including parents as agents of intervention for young children). In addition, Dr. Joffe has been working on the awareness and education about prevention and early diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders and Developmental Disorders in very young children. Dr. Joffe is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Selective Mutism Association (SMA), Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. She has published other books: Joffe, V. @ Iachan, M. “ A Day in the Life of an Adult with ADHD” (in English, Portuguese, and Spanish), Joffe, V. (2010) “My Name is Matt: I have Asperger Syndrome”, and Sophie’s Story: A Guide to Selective Mutism” (in English and Portuguese). This book was published in Portuguese as well. Dr. Joffe was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She received the BS and the Psychology Diploma from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She received her MA Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Ph.D. degree from Iowa State University. For more information, please, do not hesitate to call or write. www.verajoffe.com