Oral Health in Pregnancy.
نویسندگان
چکیده
Oral health is crucial to overall health. Because of normal physiologic changes, pregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oral health. Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledge about the many changes that occur in the oral cavity during pregnancy. In this article we describe the importance of the recognition, prevention, and treatment of oral health problems in pregnant women. We offer educational strategies that integrate interprofessional oral health competencies.
منابع مشابه
Evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of obstetricians and midwives regarding oral health in pregnant women
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Poor oral health is known as a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth. Few studies have evaluated the knowledge and behaviors of healthcare professionals about oral health during pregnancy and the possible role of periodontal diseases in adverse pregnancy outcomes. The present study aimed ...
متن کاملOral and Dental Health Status of Pregnant Women Referred to Perinatal Clinics in Southeastern Iran
Background and Aim: As maternal periodontal disease can increase the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, this study aimed to investigate the oral health status of pregnant women considering the circumstances during pregnancy and the necessity to keep the mother and baby healthy. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 pregnant women referred to perin...
متن کاملEvaluation of Oral and Dental Health Status in Pregnant Women Referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan City during 2018
Introduction: Physiological changes during pregnancy affect the teeth and tissues of the mouth and gums, which increases the severity of problems such as caries, inflammation, bleeding and swelling of the gum. Therefore, pregnant people need regular check-ups and provide adequate education. The aim of this study was evaluation of oral and dental health status in pregnant women referring to Fate...
متن کاملA cross-sectional survey on relationship between some biologic maternal characteristics and dental status of pregnant women in Isfahan, Iran, in 2012
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease. The interplay between pregnancy and oral health is obvious, but the risk factors are not known yet. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between some selected risk factors in pregnancy and the dental status. METHODS: The study sample consisted of 377 pregnant women attended for their routine a...
متن کاملFactors affecting oral health of pregnant women: A scoping review
Background and Aims: Pregnancy is a period with hormonal and psychological changes affecting women’s oral health. The aim of present review study was to evaluate, elaborate and categorize factors affecting oral health status of pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A literature search with the following keywords: pregnancy, “pregnant women”, “pregnant mothers” and “expectant mothers” , AND de...
متن کاملEffects of Education on Oral and Dental Care of Pregnant Women, Based on the Health Belief Model
ntroduction: Oral/dental care is necessary for the health of mother and her fetus during pregnancy. Recent research has indicated a relationship between periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as premature delivery, low birth weight, and neonatal admission in intensive care units. The present study aimed to examine the effects of education on ora...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید
ثبت ناماگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید
ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
دوره 45 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016