A Prenatal Care Gap
Pregnant women are an important group for enhanced, targeted oral health promotion. 
Pregnant women are at higher risk for oral disease because of hormonal changes that affect their gums and because many women do not access dental care during pregnancy.
Many women mistakenly believe they should avoid dental visits during pregnancy and many dentists are reluctant to treat pregnant women because they are unaware of current guidelines in treating pregnant patients or fear of litigation.
- sohcadmin@saskohc.ca
- Mon - Fri 8:00 - 17:30
During 2007-2008, two pilot projects began in Saskatoon and Regina to improve access to dental treatment for LTC residents.
In Regina, Santa Maria LTC home developed a fully equipped dental operatory. Oral health professionals volunteered to provide free oral health assessments. Identified treatment was provided on site in the dental operatory for residents who consented to treatment. Treatment was paid for by the resident or their family.
