Dentistry and the Pregnant Patient

Oral health has a bearing on the course of a pregnancy, and postponing necessary treatment out of caution is not always the prudent option. In this English-language guide Daniel Ninan offers a clear framework for treating the pregnant patient: general guidance, pregnancy-related conditions arranged by organ system, and a review of the safety of the drugs used routinely in dentistry, anaesthetics included. The recommendations are presented by trimester and come with quick-reference tables, so the question can be settled without leaving the surgery. Relevant to any specialty that sees pregnant women in practice.