2024/12/02: Maternal and Infant Well-Being
Presented by: Joy Lantz RDH, PHDH, COM®, IBCLC
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Product Description
The Multifaceted Role of Dental Hygienists: Nurturing Maternal and Infant Well-Being
CE Hours: 1 (Online)
Online Date:
Monday, December 2nd - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST - Available as a recording!
Course Description:
It’s time to nurture healthier beginnings for both mothers and infants from the dental chair. Join us for this unique course that is designed to equip dental hygienists with the knowledge and skills to provide holistic care to expectant and new mothers, offering essential guidance for optimal oral health. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how the dental hygiene profession contributes to the well-being of both mothers and infants.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of oral health during pregnancy.
- Describe the impact of pregnancy on oral health and how to educate expectant mothers.
- Discuss differences between types of infant feeding in relation to oral health.
- Identify challenges with infant feeding and how to screen and refer patients with these issues.
- Correlate the connections between feeding issues and oral habits with poor oral growth and development.