Bernard Gonik Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Health maintenance during pregnancy, Adolescent gynecology, Gynecology
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Dr. Bernard Gonik is currently working in Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Research interest - Health maintenance during pregnancy, Adolescent gynecology, Gynecology. He has a good track record in managing and developing local teams and competences as well as in growing a profitable business.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Melanie E Mayberry, Bernard Gonik and Robert Trombly
Despite national recommendations, many U.S.A. dentists’ are reluctant to treat pregnant patients. Disrupting care barriers and evolution of practice begins in education and through collaboration. The objectives of this program were to increase access to dental care and promote oral health education among pregnant women, improve dental student’s exposure and comfort level, increase the likelihood of treating pregnant women, and improve knowledge of the potential impact of poor oral health on pregnancy outcomes.
Through collaborative efforts, University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) School of Dentistry and Wayne State University (WSU) Medical School, the Oral Health Pregnancy Day Initiative (OHPDI) was developed. Dental students were educated on the impact poor oral health ... view moreĀ»