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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,

Too much toothpaste? Have you heard this before?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that 40% of children aged 3-6 years are exceeding the recommended toothpaste guidelines. This article emphasizes the importance of discussing toothpaste use and fluoride levels with parents of pediatric patients. Click on the linked image below to explore these results.

Best wishes,

The bOHP Team 

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Dear bOHP Subscribers,

We would like to share a new warning from the Food and Drug Administration regarding the dangers associated with teething necklaces. The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided recommendations for teething necklace substitutions that will help prioritize child safety. Click the link below to read the full news update.

Wishing you a happy and safe New Year,

The bOHP Team

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