Treating the Pregnant Dental Patient

TITLE:  TREATING THE PREGNANT DENTAL  PATIENT
COURSE FEE:  Free
CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  430, 750. Pediatric Dentistry & Special Patient Care
MODE: Electronically Mediated | Recorded webinar

RECORDED:  11.9.23  REVIEW: 12.31.24
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS  (Bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser.

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Watch the above recorded lecture. Do not fast forward, you may pause and resume at your own pace.

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3. Tap here to complete the quiz for CE credit 

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COURSE SUMMARY: Oral Health is important across all lifespans and particularly during pregnancy. Treatment involves "two patients" and all considered treatment must provide a benefit to the mother while minimizing risk to the fetus. Oral disease is implicated in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Oral disease in the mother can lead to Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in her child. Managing oral health during pregnancy is vital to both mother and child. Optimal oral health and dental treatment protects and promotes the woman's health and quality of life before, during, and after pregnancy.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Appreciate the significance of oral health and healthy pregnancies.

• Recognize physiologic changes in pregnancy and considerations in dental treatment.

• Understand medication safety and risks in pregnant and lactating women.

• Know common oral health conditions during pregnancy.

• Analyze safety and indications for anesthesia and radiographs during pregnancy.

About the Speaker: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer of Dental CE Academy. She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Dr. Roling is credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute for Allied Health Educators "Advances in Educational Methodology." In 2017 she was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, and in 2018 interviewed on National Public Radio. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course receives support from Perio Protect LLC. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She is not paid an honorarium. She declares a financial relationship with Dental CE Academy as an employee. For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

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