title: Care of the pregnant patient in the dental office.
abstract: Attention to a woman's dental health can and should continue throughout pregnancy. The treating dentist must be diligent to the special situations surrounding treating the pregnant patient and the risks involved for both fetus and mother. Undertaking the proper precautions with these patients not only provides the best dental care, but also helps avoid potential complications. Any complication or question that arises with a complicated pregnancy should prompt referral to the patient's obstetrician for further evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McWilliams
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Janchar
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011264:Pregnancy Trimesters; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D012307:Risk Factors