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Dental health identified as major predictor of preterm birth

SEOUL, South Korea: Identifying risk factors for preterm birth (PTB) is crucial for enabling healthcare providers, parents and policymakers to make informed...

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Results of cleft lip/palate and maternal metabolism study surprise researchers

Last month, Dental Tribune International (DTI) covered a new study on how lipid metabolism and maternal weight influence orofacial cleft (OFC) risk in ...

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Lipid metabolism and maternal weight influence orofacial cleft risk in infants

KHON KAEN, Thailand: Orofacial clefts (OFCs) occur at a slightly higher rate in Asia than elsewhere—1.6 cases per 1,000 live births compared with one in...

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Government claims about NHS dental availability are deceptive, leaving mothers untreated

LONDON, UK: Throughout their pregnancy and for the first year after giving birth, mothers in the UK are entitled to free dental care through the National ...

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Amalgam and pregnancy: Mercury vapour limits exceeded in new study

LAKELAND, Fla., US: Although an increasing number of dentists and patients are choosing resin composites as restorative materials, amalgam is still widely ...

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Smoking during pregnancy associated with dental anxiety, according to new study

TURKU, Finland: Dental anxiety has implications for dental treatment, since sufferers may delay care, negatively affecting oral health and quality of life. ...

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Simple and inexpensive—xylitol chewing gum reduced preterm births in research

HOUSTON, US/LILONGWE, Malawi: Studies have shown a link between maternal periodontal disease and preterm birth—delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy....

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Maintaining good oral health may reduce premature birth risk, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: For some women, hormonal changes that occur owing to pregnancy can lead to oral health problems such as dental caries and periodontal ...

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Interview: Sex hormones and periodontal health

Changes in sex hormone levels are associated with the onset and progression of periodontal disease. Dr Ali Çekici, an associate professor at the department...

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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked with low IQ in children

QUEBEC CITY, Canada: Various studies have investigated the effectiveness of fluoridated water in the prevention of dental caries. A recent study has taken a...

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Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves oral health in offspring

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The authors of a recent study have investigated whether high-dose vitamin D supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy ...

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Brisbane dentist highlights importance of oral health during pregnancy

BRISBANE, Australia: Pregnancy is a unique experience in a woman’s life; however, it may significantly affect her own and her child’s oral health. ...

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Interview: “BlueM supports the body’s own healing process”

Awareness of the importance of oral care during pregnancy has been increasing, and this is also apparent in the dental products available today. Dutch ...

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Interview: “Pregnant women are hardly ever informed about the importance of good oral health”

A new mother herself, pregnancy gingivitis has become a subject close to Dr Anja Carina Borer’s heart. She set up a joint campaign between Oral-B and the ...

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New campaign focuses on oral health during pregnancy

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and Oral-B have launched a campaign to highlight the importance of oral health for ...

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Smoking during pregnancy may harm child's tooth development

OTAGO, New Zealand: A study conducted by researchers at the University of Otago has found that women who smoke more than ten cigarettes a day while pregnant...

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