On Saturday, August 22, 2022, dental student and children’s book author, Miss Trish Richardson, and the West End Community Development Centre hosted “Storytime with Dentistry with Trish”.
Trish Richardson is the author of “Tia Visits the Dentist”. According to the American Dental Association, dental caries (cavities) is the most common chronic disease in children. This inspired Trish to write “Tia Visits the Dentist” – a children’s book, emphasising the importance of protecting your oral health through good oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing, eating a healthy diet and visiting the dentist every six months to prevent dental caries (cavities). Her main goal is to help children grow into adults who are very concerned and proactive about their oral health.
The activities for this free event included a book reading of “Tia Visits the Dentist” followed by a discussion, a demonstration of proper brushing and flossing techniques and, finally, arts and crafts. Prizes were also given to children who participated in the activities. Trish looks forward to hosting many more events of this nature for children in the future.
“Tia Visits the Dentist” children’s book is available for purchase at the Coral Reef Bookstore.
