While dental treatment during pregnancy is safe, pregnant women go to the dentist less frequently than women who are not pregnant.
Methods: Practical strategies to reduce barriers to care based on the guidelines are presented.
Results: Collaboration with perinatal providers is critical to refer pregnant women into dental care. Recommendations regarding timing of care, treatment sequence, and patient positioning will help providers deliver care.
Conclusion: Practical implementation of the guidelines can increase access to dental care for pregnant women and improve the oral health of the pregnant woman and her child.