Application of the perinatal oral health guidelines in clinical practice.
While dental treatment during pregnancy is safe, pregnant women go to the dentist less frequently than women who are not pregnant.


METHODS
Practical strategies to reduce barriers to care based on the guidelines are presented.


RESULTS
Collaboration with perinatal providers is critical to refer pregnant women into dental care. Recommendations regarding timing of care, treatment sequence, and patient positioning will help providers deliver care.


CONCLUSIONS
Practical implementation of the guidelines can increase access to dental care for pregnant women and improve the oral health of the pregnant woman and her child.
Hilton
Irene
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San Francisco Department of Public Health, USA.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003729:Dental Care; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018743:Perinatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012449:Safety