Oral Health Issues During Pregnancy
Publisher Description
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the information necessary to appropriately intervene to promote good oral health in pregnant patients, with lasting positive effects to the patient and fetus. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Identify the most common systemic changes that occur during pregnancy.
2. Describe common oral health issues that arise during pregnancy.
3. Analyze which dental medications are considered the safest to use during pregnancy.
4. Review precautions for dental procedures that are performed during pregnancy.
This 2-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.