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- Title
Development of an online education program for midwives in australia to improve perinatal oral health.
- Authors
George, Ajesh; Duff, Margaret; Ajwani, Shilpi; Johnson, Maree; Dahlen, Hannah; Blinkhorn, Anthony; Ellis, Sharon; Bhole, Sameer
- Abstract
It is recommended that all pregnant women should receive a comprehensive oral health evaluation because poor maternal oral health may affect pregnancy outcomes and the general health of the woman and her baby. Midwives are well placed to provide dental health advice and referral. However, in Australia, little emphasis has been placed on the educational needs of midwives to undertake this role. This article outlines the development of an online education program designed to improve midwives' dental health knowledge, prepare them to assess the oral health of women, refer when required, and provide appropriate dental education to women and their families. The program consists of reading and visual material to assist with the oral health assessment process and includes competency testing.
- Publication
The Journal of perinatal education, 2012, Vol 21, Issue 2, p112
- ISSN
1058-1243
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1891/1058-1243.21.2.112