- Abstract -

The presence of the pregnant woman in the dental practice during the first months of pregnancy is a particularly important aspect for the prophylaxis of oral-dental diseases in pregnant women. In order to familiarize the pregnant woman with dental check-up examinations, motivational mechanisms may be addressed.The need to change habits and behaviours is obvious and it implies a profound motivation.
This is achieved by a personal professional endeavor from the part of the dentist, as well as by the use of specific informative materials offered to the pregnant woman as early as possible.

Most oral-dental diseases may be prevented by fighting the causes.
This is why practicing oral-dental hygiene is primordial and it must become a habit.

Key words: motivation, informative materials, pregnancy, oral-dental diseases