Bob J. Martin DDS (assistant professor), Rene M. Reeb RN, PHD (Naacog, Acnm, Ana, and Phi Delta Kappa)
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Abstract
Pregnancy gingivitis is one of the most frequent forms of periodontal disease seen by nurses. Nurses can be an invaluable 'first line of defense' against this malady. A basic dental diagnostic procedure for the nurse is presented in this paper.