Oral Health in Pregnancy.
Oral health is crucial to overall health. Because of normal physiologic changes, pregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oral health. Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledge about the many changes that occur in the oral cavity during pregnancy. In this article we describe the importance of the recognition, prevention, and treatment of oral health problems in pregnant women. We offer educational strategies that integrate interprofessional oral health competencies.
Erin
E
Hartnett
Judith
J
Haber
Barbara
B
Krainovich-Miller
Abigail
A
Bella
Anna
A
Vasilyeva
Julia
J
Lange Kessler
D001294:Attitude to Health; D003729:Dental Care / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health / Q000592:standards*; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000592:standards*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention
gingivitis; oral health; periodontal disease; pregnancy; women's health care