The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center, in collaboration with the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, March of Dimes, and Washington Dental Service Foundation, has released a brief that focuses on the oral health of pregnant women and young children.
The brief is designed to provide state policymakers a brief review of the research and evidence on dental care during the perinatal period, according to the center. It identifies current state guidelines that have been developed, reviews liability issues for dentists and medical providers, and outlines current state policy options to support the oral health of pregnant women and young children.
In related news, the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has issued "Oral Health Care During Pregnancy," a national consensus statement and summary of an expert work group meeting.
This document is intended to help professionals working in states and communities plan, develop, and implement programs to help ensure that pregnant women receive optimal oral health services. It was developed with support from the Maternal and Child Heath Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
