The nurse as the first line of defense against periodontal disease.
Pregnancy gingivitis is one of the most frequent forms of periodontal disease seen by nurses. Nurses can be an invaluable "first line of defense" against this malady. A basic dental diagnostic procedure for the nurse is presented in this paper.
D005260:Female; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009773:Obstetric Nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*