Pregnant Women Face Three Times the Risk of Gingivitis
Pregnant women need to mind their oral health too, as the occurrence and severity of pregnancy gingivitis substantially exceed national averages, according to.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at greater risk of serious pregnancy complications, longer hospital stays, and even admission to.
- June 5, 2017
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Oral Bacteria Linked to Preterm Labor
Researchers at the University of Hawai’i (UH) at Mānoa will examine tissue samples from women who experienced preterm labor for the presence and.
- January 16, 2017
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Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy
Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45 women with pregnancy gingivitis showed that supplementation of Lactobacilli.
- August 10, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Better Oral Care Could Save Businesses Billions
American businesses cover 57% of their employees’ healthcare costs each year, according to the 2015 Milliman Medical Index, totaling $14,000 per employee. The.
- August 4, 2016
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Better Oral Care Could Save Businesses Billions
American businesses cover 57% of their employees’ healthcare costs each year, according to the 2015 Milliman Medical Index, totaling $14,000 per employee. The.
- August 4, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Research to Explore the Microbiome’s Influence on Oral Disease
The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms, and scientists are only beginning to understand how they interact with and affect health..
- August 2, 2016
- 1 minute read
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More Pregnant Women Seeing Their Dentists
Many pregnant women skip dentist visits because they are focused on seeing other doctors like their obstetrician. Yet pregnancy may come with oral.
- May 19, 2016
- 1 minute read
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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 the world—even Down Under, with plans to establish an.
- April 20, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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43% of Pregnant Women Skip Dental Checkups
When a woman is pregnant, the baby’s health and the ob-gyn always come first. But that often means other appointments are overlooked. In.
- November 9, 2015
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