Massachusetts Oral Health Practice Guidelines for Pregnancy and Early Childhood

This document builds on state and national efforts to educate healthcare providers across professions on oral healthcare for pregnant women and young children.

Healthcare providers play an important role in educating, coordinating, and collaborating across professions to improve oral health care of all patients. These practice guidelines are consistent with guidance from professional organizations and provide specific oral health care recommendations and resources for healthcare professionals caring for pregnant women and pediatric population.

• Oral Health Practice Guidelines for Pregnancy & Early Childhood 2016 (PDF) | (DOCX)
• Oral Health Practice Guidelines for Pregnancy & Early Childhood 2024 (PDF) | (DOCX)