Periodontal diseases are considered not only to affect tooth‐supporting tissues but also to
have a cause‐and‐effect relationship with various systemic diseases and conditions, such …

From last decade of the 20th century, numerous epidemiological studies and intervention
trials have attempted to prove the relationships between maternal periodontal diseases and …

Preterm birth is the most important cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. In
this review, we review potential risk factors associated with preterm birth and the subsequent …

Women are particularly susceptible to developing gingival problems during pregnancy. In
addition, periodontal disease in pregnant women may lead to adverse outcomes for both …

The concept of focal infection or systemic disease arising from infection of the teeth was
generally accepted until the mid‐20th century when it was dismissed because of lack of …

Background Current evidence highlights the importance of oral health during pregnancy.
However, little is known about the oral health of pregnant women in Australia. The aim of this …

Background Poor maternal oral health may be associated with adverse pregnancy and
infant outcomes. However, women seldom seek dental care during pregnancy, and …

The majority of chronic infections are associated with mono-or polymicrobial biofilms, having
a significant impact on the patients' quality of life and survival rates. Although the use of …

Background Preterm infants are at greater risk than term infants for physical and
developmental disorders. Morbidity and mortality increases as gestational age at delivery …

Background Hormonal alterations and lowered immunity during pregnancy aggravated by
poor oral hygiene increase the risk of pregnant women of developing oral diseases. We …