Dentistry and the Pregnant Patient

by Daniel Ninan

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780867159134
Publisher:	Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

"1. Perceptions About Dental Treatment During Pregnancy 2. Considerations for Treating Pregnant Patients 3. Complications and the Impact on Dental Care 4. Procedures and Treatment Guidelines 5. Administration of Drugs During Pregnancy 6. Medications 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"

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Janet H. Southerland, DDS, MPH, PhD (The University of Texas Medical Branch)
Description: This book provides guidance for dental practitioners on how to manage pregnant patients. The book is organized to help dentists from all specialties provide safe and effective treatment for patients who are pregnant. The book is well designed with an attractive cover and color scheme. Unique elements include over 50 quick reference tables and charts and treatment recommendations for each trimester.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a quick reference guide for dentists that will maximize the safety of the pregnant woman and her unborn child while undergoing dental care. These are worthy objectives as there is limited data available from clinical trials that can definitively refute or support that providing dental intervention is adverse or completely safe for the pregnant patient and unborn baby. The book meets the outlined objectives by providing information on treatment guidelines, safety of commonly used dental drugs, and descriptions of pregnancy related conditions.
Audience: The audience is dental professionals, from general dentistry to all areas of specialty practice. The book also can be useful for residents and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of the pregnant patient. The book meets the needs of the target audience.
Features: A comprehensive review is provided of management of the pregnant patient and many of the considerations that the dental professional should understand when providing dental care to this population. The topics include drug administration, focused on medications and local anesthetics and new FDA drug classifications. Additionally, perceptions about dental care, treatment guidelines, and complications are covered. The best aspects of the book are its organization, quick reference tables and charts, and appendixes. There are no significant shortcomings or missing information.
Assessment: This well-done book is easy to navigate to find information. The content is up-to-date and is very useful for the target audience. There are not many books on this topic, but this one is timely and comparable to books such as Dental Management of the Pregnant Patient, Skouteris (Wiley-Blackwell, 2018).

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