Pregnancy is an ideal time for interprofessional collaborati…

Pregnancy is an ideal time for interprofessional collaboration because of the impact of pregnancy on the woman’s oral health. Thus dental hygienists working with obstetricians, family medicine physicians, nurses, and nurse-midwives are essential for optimal health for gravid women.

Infants whose mothers having high levels of mutans streptoco…

Infants whose mothers having high levels of mutans streptococci (MS) as a result of untreated dental caries are at greater risk of acquiring the organisms earlier than children whose mothers having low levels. Pregnant women should have all carious lesions restored prior to delivery to reduce MS levels.

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                                                                                                                                      17. Identify the epithelial tissue being pointed at.                                           18. Name a location of this tissue in the body.