Pregnancy is a unique period during a woman's life and is characterized by complex
physiologic changes, which can adversely affect oral health. 1 Because oral health is an …

During pregnancy profound perturbations in innate and adaptive immunity impact the
clinical course of a number of infectious diseases, including those affecting periodontal …

Background Current evidence highlights the importance of oral health during pregnancy.
However, little is known about the oral health of pregnant women in Australia. The aim of this …

Aims: To assess pregnant women's opinions on and perceptions of oral health and their
relationship to oral hygiene and dental care practices. Methods: Questionnaire survey on …

Oral health is essential to overall health in the prenatal period. Pregnancy is not a time to
delay dental care. Several studies have shown an association between periodontal disease …

Background The authors conducted an observational cohort study to determine the levels of
and examine the associations of oral health literacy (OHL) and oral health knowledge in low …

Background Poor maternal oral health may be associated with adverse pregnancy and
infant outcomes. However, women seldom seek dental care during pregnancy, and …

Pregnancy induces significant anatomical and physiological changes in the mother. Many
pregnant women need dental treatment due to poor oral hygiene related to pregnancy …

Background There is mounting evidence to support the lack of awareness among pregnant
women about health consequences and long term risks associated with poor oral hygiene …

Objective To assess the prevalence of oral mucosal disorders during pregnancy. Methods
Observational studies were selected by two reviewers in a two‐phase process. Search …