title: Development of an online education program for midwives in australia to improve perinatal oral health.
abstract: It is recommended that all pregnant women should receive a comprehensive oral health evaluation because poor maternal oral health may affect pregnancy outcomes and the general health of the woman and her baby. Midwives are well placed to provide dental health advice and referral. However, in Australia, little emphasis has been placed on the educational needs of midwives to undertake this role. This article outlines the development of an online education program designed to improve midwives' dental health knowledge, prepare them to assess the oral health of women, refer when required, and provide appropriate dental education to women and their families. The program consists of reading and visual material to assist with the oral health assessment process and includes competency testing.
authors: Ajesh
authors: A
authors: George
authors: Margaret
authors: M
authors: Duff
authors: Shilpi
authors: S
authors: Ajwani
authors: Maree
authors: M
authors: Johnson
authors: Hannah
authors: H
authors: Dahlen
authors: Anthony
authors: A
authors: Blinkhorn
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: Ellis
authors: Sameer
authors: S
authors: Bhole
keywords: antenatal care; childbirth education; midwives; perinatal oral health