This presentation will discuss oral health issues for pregnant individuals, as well as any special concerns relative to HIV. We will review common oral diseases and conditions with an emphasis on the importance of routine dental care during pregnancy and any contraindications to treatment, comfort, and quality of care. The importance of medical/dental collaboration will also be reviewed. 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, the participant will:

1. Better understand the integrated care approach between obstetricians, dentists, HIV specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
2. Become familiar with considerations for pregnancy when prescribing medications to ensure they are safe for both mother and fetus and avoid any potential drug interactions that could affect oral or overall health.
3. Appreciate the benefit of early intervention to manage oral diseases in pregnant women.
4. Better understand how to apply preventive measures including professional dental cleanings and the use of fluoride treatments to prevent decay In pregnant women.
5. Appreciate the safety of dental x-rays in pregnant women.

Speakers:

Hyewon Lee, DMD, MPH, PhD
Director of the Global Maternal and Child Oral Health Center
Seoul National University School of Dentistry

Herve Sroussi, DMD, PhD
Director for Research, Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Continuing Dental Education

The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as OSAP, is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

ADS designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) and New England AIDS Education and Training Center (NEAETC).

Intended Audience

All oral health providers, clinical and non-clinical support staff.

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