For Parents & Children

Helping children feel good about going to the dentist

Free, friendly resources from R A Medical — stories, FAQs and printable handouts to make the visit easier for the whole family.

R A Medical Services has been supplying inhalation-sedation equipment ("happy air") to UK dental practices for over 50 years. We know that the moment a parent says "you need to go to the dentist" can be the hardest part of the whole visit — so we put together these resources to help families prepare. They're free to read online, free to share, and free for practices to print out and hand out in reception.

Resources

Cover of the Ralph the Bear children's comic — a child outdoors blowing a pink bubble. The story prepares children for a dental visit including inhalation sedation.

Ages 4–8 years·5 min

Ralph the Bear's Trip to the Dentist

Follow Ralph the Bear on his visit to the dentist — a friendly story to read with your child before their appointment, so they know what to expect.

Read the story

For dental practices

These resources are free to use and free to share. If you'd like print-ready PDFs to hand out in reception, or if you'd like to discuss any of the equipment featured in our parents' guides, get in touch.