Oral Health & Dental Management for the Pregnant Patient Part 1
Friday, November 11, 2022
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
CE Credits: 1.5
This course will discuss the medical aspects and physiology of pregnancy as well as oral manifestations that may be encountered at this time in a woman’s life. The myths regarding dental treatment for the pregnant patient will be discussed. The effects of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, marijuana use, etc. will be presented. COVID-19 in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, as well as administering the COVID vaccine during pregnancy and lactation will be addressed. Also discussed, will be the growing numbers of pregnant women who present with an eating disorder and the ramifications on the mom's wellbeing and that of fetus and newborn.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the medical aspects and physiology of pregnancy.
Become familiar with periodontal and other oral manifestations occurring during pregnancy.
Understand the effects of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and marijuana use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Learn the effects of COVID-19 and the vaccine on pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Be updated on the most current information regarding eating disorders in pregnancy and the ramifications for the mother, fetus and newborn.
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