Resources
Below are additional resources on dental health you may find useful.
Dental Care and Pregnancy
Dental Care is safe and necessary for pregnant women.
When it comes to ensuring that expectant mothers are receiving needed oral health care, there's good news and bad news.
First, the bad news. Too many pregnant women face challenges obtaining oral health care for a number of reasons. An overwhelming number do not recognize the importance of dental care during pregnancy and therefore do not seek it. Not enough obstetric providers incorporate discussions of oral health care in practice. And some dentists avoid treating pregnant women because of misconceptions regarding safety.
On the other hand, thanks to an evolving body of evidence that dental care is not only safe during pregnancy but can also prevent long-term health problems for both the mother and child, many dentists and health organizations are actively promoting the importance of oral health care during pregnancy.
Dental Safety Precautions for Athletes
Dentists nationwide can help patients play it safe with sports safety precautions.
Time to team up with athletes, parents, and coaches to raise awareness about the importance of guarding against dental and facial injuries.