@misc{cogprints8162, volume = {54}, number = {1}, month = {March}, author = {Dr. W.C. Ngeow and W. L. Chai}, note = {Export Date: 7 March 2012 Source: Scopus PubMed ID: 10972020 Language of Original Document: English Correspondence Address: Ngeow, W.C. Chemicals/CAS: Fluorides}, title = {Understanding the dental need and care during pregnancy: a review}, year = {1999}, journal = {Medical Journal of Malaysia}, pages = {146--150}, keywords = {fluoride dental care female human pregnancy pregnancy complication radiography review tooth disease tooth radiography Fluorides Humans Pregnancy Complications Radiography, Dental Tooth Diseases}, url = {http://cogprints.org/8162/}, abstract = {This paper reviews the oral and dental lesions that are seen during pregnancy. Trimester approach should be adopted in the management of the pregnant patients. A good dental preventive programme is essential. The significance of prescribing fluoride supplements and the use of dental radiography during pregnancy is also briefly reviewed.} }