When it comes to shaping healthy habits and easing childhood fears, few tools are as powerful—or as overlooked—as a good story. That’s exactly why Best of Best Review is proud to name Tiny Teeth Books the Best Pediatric Health Communication Book Series in the U.S. of 2025.

Founded by Alyssa Assante, a seasoned dental hygienist and mom, Tiny Teeth Books is rewriting the narrative around children’s dental visits—literally. With every page turn, these books help families replace anxiety with understanding, and fear with courage. It’s not just storytelling—it’s health education wrapped in rhyme, warmth, and real-world wisdom.

Why Tiny Teeth Books Stands Out

From the moment we explored the series, one thing was clear: Tiny Teeth Books isn’t just cute—it’s clinically smart, emotionally safe, and developmentally tuned for today’s youngest dental patients. Each title in the series focuses on just one milestone at a time, like a first checkup or a wiggly tooth, using step-by-step storytelling to show exactly what happens—without surprises, confusion, or scary language.

What sets Tiny Teeth Books apart is its foundation in clinical integrity. Every book is thoroughly vetted by over 100 dental professionals to ensure accuracy, emotional safety, and realism. This means parents can trust what they’re reading—and more importantly, kids can trust what they’re seeing. The structure of each book is built around a single, real-world dental milestone, which provides clarity for young readers without overwhelming them with too much information at once.

The illustrations are vibrant, engaging, and inclusive, intentionally showcasing diversity in race, ability, and family dynamics. Beyond the visuals, the language is gentle and parent-approved, offering caregivers the exact words they need to prepare their children—even if those parents have experienced dental trauma themselves. This dual-purpose design empowers both child and adult.

Alyssa’s personal experience working in over 100 dental clinics across six countries lends an unmatched depth of knowledge and authenticity to each title. That global insight translates into storytelling that is culturally aware, emotionally grounded, and universally useful. The books are available in accessible versions for neurodivergent children and those with developmental differences, showing a strong commitment to equity in early health education.

Most importantly, Tiny Teeth Books has earned the trust of professionals and families alike. Parents, hygienists, and pediatric dentists nationwide have praised the books as some of the best dental resources available for children—testimonials that speak volumes about the impact and quality of the series.

What Experts Are Saying

“This is one of the best kids dental books I have ever read. It shows kids the step-by-step process… with amazing illustrations, easy language to understand, and it rhymes too!”
— Amanda Gamboe, RDH, mom

“I love the diversity of the children in the book. It's important for kids to see themselves in the media they consume.”
— Dr. Trudy Frazer, Pediatric Dentist

“I think it's the best kids' book in dentistry I've ever read… and I’ve been practicing that long!”
— Sharon Barbacki, RDH

What This Award Means

This award honors more than just good storytelling—it celebrates a company that’s bridging the gap between medical accuracy and emotional accessibility for families nationwide. At a time when pediatric dental anxiety is on the rise, Tiny Teeth Books gives both parents and providers a practical, evidence-informed tool to prevent fear before it takes root.

Tiny Teeth Books has proven that when stories are crafted with intention, expertise, and empathy, they can do more than entertain—they can transform. From the dentist’s chair to the bedtime routine, these books are building a new generation of brave, informed, and healthy little smiles.

Want to see how brave smiles begin?
Visit Tiny Teeth Books and discover how the right words can change a child’s lifelong relationship with oral health.