AGD2018 in New Orleans
 
FEMM1: Pregnant Patients, What Does the Evidence Say?
 
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Subject Code: 750: Special Patient Care
Credits: 1
Session Type:
Lecture Fee: $ 25.00 
Audience: D, H, A, O, S, R



Many dental offices refuse to treat pregnant patients. This interactive, lecture course will present evidence-based oral health practice guidelines for the dental professional and the negative impact that poor oral health has on pregnancy. Participants will learn the latest national consensus recommendations, radiographic guidelines, and what medications are safe to use in the management of pregnant patients. They will leave equipped to make evidence-based treatment decisions in managing pregnant patients.

Objectives:

Describe radiographic guidelines for pregnant patients.
Describe evidence-based oral health care practice guidelines for pregnant patients.
Describe evidence-based studies supporting receipt of oral health care for pregnant patients.