Dentistry and the Pregnant Patient

Description

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. Contents: Chapter 1. Perceptions About Dental Treatment During Pregnancy Chapter 2. Considerations for Treating Pregnant Patients Chapter 3. Complications and the Impact on Dental Care Chapter 4. Procedures and Treatment Guidelines Chapter 5. Administration of Drugs During Pregnancy Chapter 6. Medications Chapter 7. Anesthetic Use Appendices: A. Sample Consult Forms B. Caries Risk Assessment Forms C. FDA Recommendations for Prescribing Dental Radiographs D. Prescription Writing Overview E. Recommended Web Resources Cover Page Dedication CIP Contents Preface Chapter 1: Perceptions About DentalTreatment DuringPregnancy Prenatal Care Provider Perceptions Dental Provider Perceptions Patient Perceptions Conclusion References Chapter 2: Considerations for Treating Pregnant Patients Categories of Dental Treatment Safety Considerations Pregnancy and Health Screening Recommendations by Trimester Conclusion References Chapter 3: Complications and the Impacton Dental Care Pregnancy-Related Changes Behavioral Health Circulatory Endocrine Gastrointestinal Hematologic Hepatic Immune Integumentary Oral Renal and Urinary Reproductive Respiratory Fetal Development Risks The Nursing Infant Adolescent Pregnancy Conclusion References Chapter 4: Procedures and Treatment Guidelines Dental Radiographs Dental Materials SRP and Prophylaxis During Pregnancy At-Home Oral Care Nutritional Counseling Anticipatory Dental Guidance References Chapter 5: Administration of Drugs During Pregnancy FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories References Chapter 6: Medications Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Dental Analgesics Dental Antibiotics References Chapter 7: Anesthetic Use Calculating the Amount of Local Anestheticin a Dental Cartridge Allergies and Psychogenic Reactions Topical Anesthetics Local Anesthetics Local Anesthetic Quick Guide Nitrous Oxide References Appendices Appendix A: Sample Consult Forms Appendix B: Caries Risk Assessment Forms Appendix C: US Food and Drug Administration Recommendations for Prescribing Dental Radiographs Appendix D: Prescription Writing Overview Appendix E: Recommended Web Resources Index