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DENTAL RESEARCH
Oral Health and Pregnancy: Research Examines Prenatal and Dental Providers’ Knowledge and Practice Behaviors
Poor maternal oral health has been associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and early childhood caries. An estimated 75% of pregnant people develop gingivitis, with only about 40% of pregnant people receiving dental hygiene care during pregnancy. Additionally,...
Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Bacteria
The rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is a significant global concern, causing nearly five million deaths annually. Bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics through changes in their DNA, often acquiring antibiotic-resistant genes (ARG).1
Antibiotic stewardship is an important aspect of dental...
Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary Guidelines
Oral health is often overlooked when considering overall well-being and health policy decisions. Poor oral health has been coined as a "silent epidemic" that impacts about 4 billion people worldwide. In the United States alone, the annual financial impact...
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