Oral Hygiene Practices and Awareness of Pregnant Women about the Effects of Periodontal Disease on Pregnancy Outcomes.

Noora Mohammed Eissa Bushehab Jayadevan Sreedharan Manchala S Reddy Jovita D'souza Hossam Abdelatty Abdelmagyd

Published in: International journal of dentistry (2022)

Tooth brushing practices among pregnant women were good; however, there was an overall lack in the use of adjunctive aids. The study highlighted a deficiency in the awareness of pregnant women regarding the association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
primary care
healthcare
antiretroviral therapy
adverse drug
oral health