Obstetricians' knowledge of periodontal disease as a potential risk factor for preterm delivery and low birth weight

• Main Authors: José Mariano da Rocha (Author), Vanessa Rodrigues Chaves (Author), Almir Antônio Urbanetz (Author), Renata dos Santos Baldissera (Author), Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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There is little information about the knowledge and attitudes of physicians regarding oral care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of obstetricians about the relationship between periodontal disease and preterm/low birth weight. A questionnaire was emailed to members of the Braz...