Brush, Book, Bed - 3 Simple Steps to Good Oral Health and Improved Literacy

Purpose: Brush, Book, Bed (BBB) was developed to help pediatricians communicate a simple message to families about night time routines that include tooth brushing, reading, and a regular bedtime. A Reach Out and Read Model was expanded to include oral care products and tested in 10 pediatric practices. Methods: Staff at each site completed and oral health and an early literacy training prior to implementation. They also completed a series of surveys that …