Oral Health and the Perinatal Journey

Oral health is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of the perinatal journey. Across the continuum from preconception through pregnancy and the postpartum period, there are multiple opportunities for care teams to identify risks, reinforce prevention, and coordinate care that supports both maternal and infant health.

This webinar will explore how oral health intersects with maternal and behavioral health, and how care teams across primary care, obstetrics, dental care, and community-based services can work together to deliver more connected, whole-person care. Emphasis will be placed on practical strategies to integrate oral health into routine perinatal care, strengthen referral pathways, and leverage care team members to improve outcomes. Key topics Include:

• Integrating oral health into perinatal risk assessment and routine care

• Understanding the connection between oral health, maternal health, and birth outcomes

• Building effective referral pathways across medical, dental, and community-based clinicians

• The role of community health workers, doulas, and care coordinators in supporting continuity of care