This CE webinar will present the oral manifestations that may be encountered in pregnancy. Many myths regarding dental treatment for the pregnant patient will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the consensus statement produced by an expert workgroup meeting convened by the Health Resources and Services Administration in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Dental Association coordinated by the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will have learned
• to recognize the oral manifestations that may be associated with pregnancy
• dental treatment considerations as per the new national consensus statement endorsed by the ADA and ACOG
• the common medications prescribed by dental practitioners and their safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding   ( disclaimer, bio and commercial disclosure )