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Unexpected? Pregnancy and Oral Health: Challenges and Opportunities

COURSE NUMBER: 1024

Maria (Mia) L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

Credit Hours:

1.5 Hour(s)

Pregnancy transforms more than a patient’s life — it transforms the oral cavity. This high impact course equips dental professionals to confidently recognize, diagnose, and manage the unique oral health changes that occur during pregnancy. ...

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Overview

Pregnancy transforms more than a patient’s life — it transforms the oral cavity. This high impact course equips dental professionals to confidently recognize, diagnose, and manage the unique oral health changes that occur during pregnancy. Participants will explore the powerful bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and pregnancy outcomes, gaining clarity on how maternal oral health can influence both short and long term health trajectories for mothers and their children. Designed for dental providers committed to elevating maternal and child health, this course delivers the knowledge and confidence needed to integrate perinatal oral care into everyday practice — and make a measurable impact on family wellness.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Therapists, Dental Educators, Dental Hygiene Educators, Dental Assistant Educators, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Office Managers

  • Live Webinar Date

    November 11, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Nov 10, 2027

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Live Webinar

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    149, 490, 750

  • Technical Requirements:

    Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this presentation, attendees should be able to:


  • Identify pregnancy related oral changes and provide timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral
  • Understand the evidence linking periodontal health to pregnancy outcomes
  • Deliver effective perinatal oral health interventions that drive lasting behavioral change
  • Collaborate seamlessly with obstetric and perinatal care teams using current best practice guidelines
  • Define your role in supporting women’s oral health before, during, and after pregnancy

Disclaimers

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note: Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Dr. Mia Geisinger reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS is a Professor and Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology in the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. Dr. Geisinger received her BS in Biology ...

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Submission Information

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.


CE Broker For states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported by entering your state and license number in the appropriate fields during the certificate completion process.

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

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AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter and Gamble is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.