ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2019
Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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- Oral health knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Oral health changes during pregnancy and their association with stress and salivary cortisol.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Sex-Specific Oral Health: A Narrative Review of Hormonal Influences and Disease Patterns.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Impact of female hormonal changes throughout life on oral health: A scoping review.Journal of dental sciences · 2026Review
- The Double Burden of Food Insecurity and Poor Oral Health Among Pregnant Women in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Epulis: A Narrative Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, and Management.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Review
- Oral health status and quality of life among pregnant women with oral health problems: a descriptive study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Oral Health Status of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Cameroon.International journal of MCH and AIDS · 2025Article
- Dental caries status and treatment need among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Dar-Es-Salaam region, Tanzania.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Oral Manifestations in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Background Characteristics and Cognitive Factors as Determinants of Oral Health in Pregnant Women, Tehran, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.Frontiers in dentistry · 2024Article
- The role of oral and prenatal healthcare providers in the promotion of oral health for pregnant women.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions and Relation to Serum Cotinine Levels-Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study in South Africa.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
During pregnancy, the oral cavity is characterised by an acidic environment and an inflammatory response brought about by vomiting and changes in hormonal levels, respectively, thereby increasing the mother's risk of developing caries. Although evidence exists to support an association between pregnancy-associated periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, there is a paucity of studies which focus on the caries prevalence and other oral manifestations of pregnant women. The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Randomly selected mothers (
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