Background Safe and effective local anesthesia is a prerequisite for emergency oral
surgeries and most dental treatments. Pregnancy is characterized by complex physiological …

Understanding the inflammatory response in oral biofilm during pregnancy and its
association with oral and maternal health is essential for identifying biomarker patterns that …

Dental caries is attributed to the predominance of cariogenic microorganisms. Cariogenic
microorganisms are pathological factors leading to acidification of the oral …

Background Hormonal and behavioral changes during pregnancy may impact the oral
health of women, which can influence the pregnancy course. Prenatal care practitioners …

Objective To identify the prevalence of dental caries in pregnant women in the Colombian
population and its association with the medical history and social determinants, based on …

Hormonal changes in pregnant and lactating women significantly affect bone metabolism
and overall stress levels, positioning them as a unique group within the orthodontic …

Prenatal vitamin D (PVD) is a vital micronutrient for dental caries (DCs). The association
between prenatal vitamin D deficiencies (PVDD) and DCs in children has been conflicting in …

Objective To analyze, through a systematic review, the effectiveness of educational tools
(ETs) in Oral Health Programs (OHPs) for pregnant women in improving their oral status and …

Background and Objectives: Preterm birth as a complex phenomenon is influenced by
numerous endogenic and exogenic factors, although its exact cause often remains obscure …

Pregnancy induces significant changes in oral health because of hormonal fluctuations,
making it a crucial period for preventive measures. Dental stem cells (DSCs), particularly …