Perinatal Oral Health: A Novel Collaborative Initiative to Improve Access, Attitudes, Comfort Level, and Knowledge of Pregnant Women and Dental Providers
| Autor: | Robert Trombly, Melanie E. Mayberry, Bernard Gonik |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
education Perinatal care Case Report Oral health lcsh:Gynecology and obstetrics 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Medicine Pregnancy outcomes lcsh:RG1-991 Potential impact Pregnancy 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine business.industry Oral health education Obstetrics and Gynecology dental students perinatal care 030206 dentistry medicine.disease interprofessional Dental care stomatognathic diseases Family medicine Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Oral health care business dentists |
| Zdroj: | American Journal of Perinatology Reports, Vol 10, Iss 01, Pp e54-e61 (2020) AJP Reports |
| ISSN: | 2157-7005 2157-6998 |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-0040-1702927 |
| Popis: | Objectives The objectives of this program were to increase access to dental care among pregnant women and to improve dental students' exposure, comfort level, and knowledge of the potential impact of poor oral health on pregnancy outcomes. Study Design Through collaborative efforts of a School of Dentistry and a School of Medicine, the Oral Health Pregnancy Day Initiative (OHPDI) was developed. Dental students were educated on the impact poor oral health may have on pregnancy outcomes and the importance of access to care. Pregnant women received perinatal oral health education and needed dental care. Results Thirty-four pregnant women presented for the OHPDI. Thirty-nine dental students participated. Eighty-five percent of students reported they learned how poor oral health may have a negative impact on pregnancy and birth outcomes; 79% agreed as a result of the event they were more likely to treat pregnant women. Ninety-four percent of pregnant women reported not having a dentist and 100% received perinatal oral health education and needed dental care. Eighty-eight pregnant women were seen subsequent to the OHPDI. Conclusion This initiative resulted in increased students' knowledge, exposure, and comfort level to treating pregnant women and pregnant women received needed oral health care education and dental treatment. |
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