Oral Health & Dental Management for the Pregnant Patient Part 2

This course will look at the myths over the years regarding dental treatment for the pregnant patient. Emphasis will be placed on the consensus statement produced by an expert workgroup meeting convened by the Health Resources and Services Administration in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Dental Association clearly delineating dental treatment considerations during pregnancy. Discussion will also lend itself to the safety of common medications we use and prescribe during pregnancy and lactation. The most current information regarding postpartum depression will also be addressed so we as members of the dental team can refer these women, when appropriate, for mental health evaluation and treatment.