Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement

Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement presents a consensus statement that resulted from an expert workgroup meeting convened by the Health Resources and Services Administration in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Dental Association held on October 18, 2011, in Washington, DC. The consensus statement provides guidance on oral health care for pregnant women for both prenatal care health professionals and oral health professionals, pharmacological considerations for pregnant women, and guidance for health professionals to share with pregnant women.

Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus Statement—Summary of an Expert Workgroup Meeting presents the consensus statement plus resources for health professionals (materials, organizations) and the meeting agenda and participant list.

Single or multiple print copies of both the consensus statement and the consensus statement meeting summary are available at no charge from OHRC and can be ordered online.

Tips for Good Oral Health During Pregnancy is excerpted from the consensus statement. It is a two-page handout for pregnant women (online only).

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Related Resources

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. 2012. Perinatal Oral Health Policy Statement. Sparks, NV: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors.
Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, Best Practices Committee. 2012. Best Practice Approach: Perinatal Oral Health. Sparks, NV: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors.
Bertness J, Holt K, eds. 2012. Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A Resource Guide. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
Holt K, Barzel R, Clark M. 2009. Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy (also in Spanish). Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center. 2012. Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant Women and Young Children: Opportunities for Policymakers. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center.
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. 2012. Resource Highlights: Focus on Pregnancy. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.