A simple point of care test can indicate the need for periodontal therapy to reduce the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes in mothers attending antenatal clinics.

Mervyn Sydney TurtonRalf Reinhold Henkel Charlene Wilma Joyce Africa

Published in: Biomarkers : biochemical indicators of exposure, response, and susceptibility to chemicals (2017)

This study confirms that BANA may indicate the need for periodontal therapy to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and could form part of the routine antenatal examination.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
primary care
preterm birth
clinical practice
emergency department
adverse drug
bone marrow
smoking cessation
electronic health record
drug induced