Adverse Birth Outcomes and Oral Health
By Erin A. Kierce, RDH, BA, MS, MPH and Lori Rainchuso, RDH, MS, DHSc
Optimal oral health is critical to the overall health of pregnant women and their babies. Untreated maternal oral conditions can be a major risk factor for health complications in the developing fetus or newborn infant.1,2 However, oral health is often overlooked in the scope of comprehensive prenatal care.3 For instance, approximately 22% to 34% of women in the United States seek treatment or preventive care from a dentist during pregnancy.3,4
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