“Brush, Book, Bed” Materials Offered in More Languages

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The American Academy of Pediatrics updated their parent materials for the “Brush, Book, Bed” program. The program focuses on three key messages for parents: help your children brush their teeth, read a favorite book, and get to bed at a regular time each night. The program aims to improve oral health services in the medical home by linking oral health information with messages about early literacy, sleep, and establishing a regular nighttime routine. Materials are now available in English, Spanish, Cambodian,
French, Korean, Russian, and Taiwanese.

Click here to view the resources.

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