This course addresses the importance of oral health before, during, and after pregnancy. Clinicians will explore the prevalence of oral disease during pregnancy and its consequences for both mothers and children, as well as review dental treatment guidelines for pregnant women. Acknowledgements: Course Steering Committee Editors Hugh Silk, M.D. Alan B. Douglass, M.D. Consultant OB/GYN - Laura Silk, M.D., Ellen Stein, M.D., M.P.H. Dentistry - Joanna M. Douglass, B.D.S., Rocio Quinonez, D.M.S, M.P.H. Smiles for Life Editor Melinda Clark, M.D. Last Modified: May, 2014