Abstract: Portable kits for the treatment of dental problems by persons untrained in dentistry have the instruments, medicaments and other articles required to treat specified problems carried in a tray having covered recesses sized and shaped to receive them. Step-by-step instructions for treting the problems are secured on the inner surface of a lid covering the tray so that when the lid is opened, the instructions are in view. Each item on the tray is uniquely identified, such as by letter or number, and the instructions refer to them by such indicia to avoid error. In addition, the instructions and covers for the recesses are suitably color coded to simplify following instructions. Four kits, each designed for treatment of a number of designated dental problems, are described. The kits enable emergency treatment of dental problems when travelling or when professional dental care is unavailable.