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Dear bOHP Subscribers,

Literacy is a significant social determinant of health! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises shared reading as early as birth, and reading screenings for children ages three to four years old during their well-child visits. In doing so, providers will have the opportunity to alert parents of children’s reading deficiencies before beginning kindergarten (see link to 4 min video).

What does this have to do with bOHP? One of our favorite AAP initiatives that overlaps with oral health is- Brush, Book, Bed (BBB). In this brief, we would like to encourage you to continue to share this message with your families. One of the best ways to get at this information is by asking about "their bedtime routines". Below are copies of the BBB handouts that you can use for your younger and older patients (also found on under resources--> patient information). The message continues into adolescence! Try it out...

Have a great summer,

bOHP team

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Dear bOHP Subscribers,

Shared story time book reading between caregiver and child can advance early childhood literacy and formation of trusting relationships. Electronic reading devices are becoming more popular in the form of tablet-based devices, and some parents have replaced traditional print books with these electronic materials. We encourage you to explore this edition of the bOHP newsletter and the differences in toddler-parent verbal and nonverbal interactions when reading electronic versus print books.

 Best wishes,
             The bOHP Team

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Dear bOHP Subscribers,

We hope you have had a wonderful summer! We have created a bOHP website slideshow as a resource for you to use during a presentation to your study club, teaching students, etc. Click the link, download, and take a look at the resources that bOHP subscribers have access to!

Best wishes,

The bOHP Team

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Dear bOHP Subscribers,

The Obesity Society has released a position statement on the link between breastfeeding and decreased risk of obesity for both children and their mothers. We encourage you to utilize this resource when discussing breastfeeding with patients, while partnering the message with establishing early oral health practices to decrease caries risk. Click on the image below to be linked to the full article. Happy New Year!

Best wishes,

The bOHP Team

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Dear bOHP Subscribers,

The ADA has teamed up with Scholastic to provide you with an engaging educational guide for both parents and pediatric patients! The Tiny Smiles resource comes with posters and handouts that help parents better visualize important dental timelines for their child and provide suggestions for maintaining good oral health. Click the image below, check it out and utilize at your convenience! 

Best wishes,

The bOHP Team

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