A study released on September 11 by the Oral Health Research
Center (ORHC) concluded that dental care and oral health are “safe and
important” throughout pregnancy. Pregnant mothers may receive oral healthcare
at any time in their pregnancy without fear of harm to the fetus or themselves.
The report even provided a full pharmacological considerations
chart for healthcare providers to consult when treating a pregnant woman. The
chart details the effects of all drugs, from
analgesics to antibiotics to anesthetics, and when they may and may not be used
during a pregnancy. The document
also contains tips for practitioners to give pregnant women about oral health
during pregnancy, as well as resources for healthcare professionals and patients
alike.
The full document may be found here:http://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/OralHealthPregnancyConsensus.pdf
Have you
considered that you might be asked to treat pregnant women during your tenure as a dental
professional? What are some accommodations or modifications that you might have
to make to treat these patients in the future? We’re committed to addressing any
questions you might pose herein!