pregnancy

More Pregnant Women Seeing Their Dentists

Many pregnant women skip dentist visits because they are focused on seeing other doctors...

University Plans $15.5 Million Research Center for Oral-Systemic Health

Efforts to connect oral health to improved overall systemic health are ramping up around...

43% of Pregnant Women Skip Dental Checkups

When a woman is pregnant, the baby’s health and the ob-gyn always come first....

Birth Weight, Pregnancy Complications Linked to Enamel Defects

Enamel defects may be impacted during the events that transpire during pregnancy, based on...

ADHA Endorses Smiles for Life, a National Interprofessional Oral Health Curriculum

CHICAGO—The American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA) Board of Trustees today announced its formal endorsement...

Pregnant Women Don’t Get Enough Dental Care

Dental treatment—or a lack of it—has become a problem for pregnant women. There are...

Gum Disease During Pregnancy May Stem from Higher Estrogen Levels

There may be a clear reason why there as an increase in gum disease...

Women’s Hormones May be Related to Gum Disease

Women’s health issues and gum disease are associated, according to a new study. Charlene...

Children Born Prematurely May See Decrease in Tooth Size

Children born prematurely have smaller teeth. This information has been established by the Faculty...

Dental Health Pivotal During Pregnancy

There are many problems that could arise if good oral health isn’t maintained during...