Connecticut Guidelines for Dental Treatment of Pregnant Women Jointly developed by the Connecticut State Dental Association, the Connecticut Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Ethics Of Dental Treatment During Pregnancy 'An Ethical Moment' from the Journal of the American Dental Association discusses the ethics of not treating a pregnant women until they have given birth. Dental treatment during pregnancy is not only safe but also a key to overall health and well-being.
Healthy Mouths for You and Your Baby University of Maryland produced this video to help pregnant women understand the importance of oral care during their pregnancy. It includes instruction on oral care for the infant.
Considerations for the Dental Treatment of Pregnant Women A 2013 copyright resource for Connecticut dentists developed by the Connecticut State Dental Association. This easy to use reference provides answers to basic questions related to delivering dental treatment to pregnant women.
New - Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement 2012. Report released in 2012. To order copies visit the link to the National Maternal & Child Health Oral Health Resource Center.
Copies can be ordered through the link shown below.
New Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement. Summaryof an expert workgroup meeting held in Washington, DC on October 18, 2011 Report released in 2012. To order copies visit the link to the National Maternal & Child Health Oral Health Resource Center.
Copies can be ordered through the link shown below.
August 2013 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a peer-reviewed document discussing the importance and recommendations of maintaining regular dental care as a key component for womens good oral and general health during and after pregnancy. Includes sample prenatal oral health discussion points for oral health assessment at OB/GYN appointments. For more information visit The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Library at
Prenatal Oral Health Program (pOHP) Originating from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry's
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and School of Medicine's Department of
OBGYN. Medical and Dental providers can create a FREE account to use this great training and resource tool for promoting optimal oral health in pregnant patients. Information on registering at http://www.prenataloralhealth.org
