Outdated Views on Dental Treatment of Pregnant Patients Wins Response From Warren Melamed
While Many Dentists Fear That Treating Pregnant Women Can Lead to Health Consequences, Evidence Shows That Dental Care of These Patients Is Still Critical; Warren Melamed, Dental Professional, Comments on This Common Misconception
(firmenpresse) - NASHVILLE, TN -- (Marketwired) -- 05/15/13 -- As a seasoned dental professional, knows that every individual should maintain a high level of oral hygiene and receive care if they experience dental problems -- even if they are pregnant. According to a recent from The New York Times, while there is no evidence that suggests treatment of pregnant patients produces harm, many dentists remain in the dark and fail to deliver proper care to these individuals.
The article explains, "Too many pregnant women...are not getting timely , experts say. There are plenty of reasons: Some dentists are reluctant to treat pregnant patients, in no small part because of . OB-GYNs too often fail to check for oral problems and to refer women to dentists. And many women fail to seek out oral care or mistakenly think it's dangerous, even though itself may lead to ."
Warren Melamed responds, "There are a myriad of problems highlighted by this article. First, there is a general lack of communication between dentists and medical practitioners. Second, patients are misinformed about treatment options. Third, some dentists are failing to keep up with continuing education to know the facts of their industry."
As a comprehensive dental care provider, Melamed has continuously tracked the connection between oral health and the physical condition of the rest of the body. He explains that doctors and dentists must become more engaged in open dialogue to provide greater, comprehensive care to patients who may be experiencing multiple health issues -- such as gum disease and diabetes, conditions that often go together.
In addition, Melamed notes that all patients -- pregnant women especially -- should maintain high levels of oral hygiene and care at all times. He explains, "While the evidence is not convincing, women who are afraid of having to undergo treatment during a pregnancy can simply avoid the problem by maintaining regular visits to their dentist and practicing high levels of oral hygiene."
While the trends highlighted in The New York Times may suggest that everyone involved in these situations is somewhat at fault, Melamed explains that the responsibility still rests on dentists -- especially those that turn away pregnant patients in fear of causing harm on the fetus. "Dentists who continue to stay involved with their industry and engage in continuing education are likely to have a greater understanding of how to care for all patients. If more professionals become active in current practices, such prevalent dental health problems among pregnant women would improve," Warren Melamed concludes.
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is a noted dental professional who is known for his work as the CEO and President of Oral Health Management -- a Tennessee-based LLC. He is also recognized for founding Monarch Dental in Dallas, Texas -- an organization that went public in 1997 and allowed Melamed to take on several roles as Chairman, President and Chief Dental Officer. Although Warren Melamed has made considerable contributions to the health and dental care industry, he is also noted for maintaining charity as a priority and has made numerous efforts to give back to the community through various capacities.
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