For decades, physicians and dentists have paid close attention to their own respective fields,
specializing in medicine pertaining to the body and the oral cavity, respectively. However …

Probiotics or health-beneficial bacteria have only recently been introduced in dentistry and
oral medicine after years of successful use in mainly gastro-intestinal disorders. The concept …

Chambrone L, Guglielmetti MR, Pannuti CM, Chambrone LA. Evidence grade associating
periodontitis to preterm birth and/or low birth weight: I. A systematic review of prospective …

Exosome release by viable cells is a feature of activated cell types, including tumors, fetal
cells, and cells of the immune system. Exosomes critically regulate immune activation, by …

Fetal programming is gaining momentum as a highly documented phenomenon which links
poor early growth to adult disease. It is backed up by large cohorts in epidemiological …

Periodontal disease is a multi-microbial infection of the teeth-supporting apparatus that
manifests as clinical attachment loss and alveolar bone loss. The association between …

Objectives Different studies have documented an association between periodontal disease
and low birth-weight delivery. Hence, knowledge of periodontal status during pregnancy and …

Aims: To assess pregnant women's opinions on and perceptions of oral health and their
relationship to oral hygiene and dental care practices. Methods: Questionnaire survey on …

During pregnancy profound perturbations in innate and adaptive immunity impact the
clinical course of a number of infectious diseases, including those affecting periodontal …

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the association between periodontitis and the
incidence of preterm birth (PB), low birth weight (LBW) and preterm low birth weight (PLBW) …