Dentistry and the Pregnant Patient

To err on the side of caution, some dentists may hesitate to perform necessary procedures on pregnant patients. However, good oral health is essential to a healthy pregnancy and can help reduce prenatal complications, including preterm delivery and fetal loss. This book serves as an easy-to-use guide to help dentists of all specialties provide safe, effective care for their patients during pregnancy. The book is broken down into chapters on general treatment guidelines, pregnancy-related conditions in each organ system that may impact care, and the safety of the use of common dental drugs, including anesthetics, during pregnancy. With over 50 quick-reference charts and tables and a breakdown of treatment recommendations by trimester, this book is a must-have for any dental office.

Daniel Ninan, DDS, currently works as a general dentist in San Bernardino, California. He is an assistant professor of dental education services at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, where he was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2009. He has coauthored a study in the Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Neonatal Nursing based on neonatal research conducted at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr Ninan was also awarded the SAC Health System's Provider of the Quarter Award in 2012, and he has served on the Quality Council, Mission Possible Committee, Privacy Board, and FQHC Quality Measures Committee for the SAC Health System. Dr Ninan is active in organized dentistry and has served on the Tri-County Dental Society's New Dentist Committee and Communication Committee. Before earning his doctoral degree, Dr Ninan completed a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in 1999 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology with honors in 2004, both from California State University, San Bernardino, California.

Autorentext
Daniel Ninan, DDS, currently works as a general dentist in San Bernardino, California. He is an assistant professor of dental education services at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, where he was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2009. He has coauthored a study in the Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Neonatal Nursing based on neonatal research conducted at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr Ninan was also awarded the SAC Health System's Provider of the Quarter Award in 2012, and he has served on the Quality Council, Mission Possible Committee, Privacy Board, and FQHC Quality Measures Committee for the SAC Health System. Dr Ninan is active in organized dentistry and has served on the Tri-County Dental Society's New Dentist Committee and Communication Committee. Before earning his doctoral degree, Dr Ninan completed a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in 1999 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology with honors in 2004, both from California State University, San Bernardino, California.

Inhalt
"1. Perceptions About Dental Treatment During Pregnancy2. Considerations for Treating Pregnant Patients3. Complications and the Impact on Dental Care4. Procedures and Treatment Guidelines5. Administration of Drugs During Pregnancy6. Medications7. Anesthetic UseAppendicesA. Sample Consult FormsB. Caries Risk Assessment FormsC. FDA Recommendations for Prescribing Dental RadiographsD. Prescription Writing OverviewE. Recommended Web Resources"