Scheduling dental care during prenatal visits boosts oral health care during pregnancy
Prenatal visits might include bloodwork, discussions of due dates and vitamins, and ultrasounds. What if these visits could also improve oral health care among pregnant patients?
Integrating dental care into prenatal visits can significantly boost oral health care for pregnant patients, especially those in vulnerable populations, according to new research. Scheduling dental appointments during prenatal clinic visits—without requiring additional staff or costs—increases the likelihood that patients later see a dentist during pregnancy.
This simple, no-cost task, which doesn't involve extra resources, shows promise in improving oral health care among pregnant patients, particularly for those who are marginalized and more likely to have dental disease. The study, conducted by researchers from NYU College of Dentistry and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, highlights the importance of coordination among healthcare providers and integrating oral health into prenatal care.
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