“ A CHILD’S VISIT TO THE DENTIST ” 1980’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FILM DENTAL HYGIENE XD75414

Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This brief narrative from the 1980s portrays a young girl’s first visit to the dentist. It was intended to be shown in elementary schools, so as to reduce the stress affiliated with a child’s first dental exam . The main character’s name is Linda and she appears (:26) playing a game of tug of war with her dog. Mother and daughter arrive at the dentist’s office in a yellow station wagon (1:11). Upon entering the waiting room the receptionist checks the young girl in for her appointment (1:47). The dental hygienist enters to speak with the new patient (1:59). In the waiting area, toys are set out to entertain the children as they await their appointment (2:23). The dental assistant then calls for Linda for her appointment (2:36). Linda sits in the chair (3:08) as the X-ray machine is brought in close in order to photograph the girl’s mouth (3:29). The dentist then goes over the images captured (4:05). The light is adjusted so the dentist can better inspect Linda’s teeth (4:47). The dentist takes the time to show the tools he is to use on her during the appointment (5:21). The dentist begins to clean Linda’s teeth (5:50) and notes the jelly which will be used to protect her teeth (5:58). He shows Linda the best methods with which to clean her teeth (6:13). As the appointment ends, the satisfied new young patient waves to the dentist (7:42). A Journal Film (7:42). We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.“ This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit