Dental caries status and treatment need among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Dar-Es-Salaam region, Tanzania

• Main Authors: Farizana R. Msagati (Author), Godbless J. Mandari (Author), Elison N. M. Simon (Author)
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• 出版: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Literature shows that pregnant women are more susceptible to dental caries due to several reasons, including changes in salivary flow, reduced pH in the oral cavity, and sugary dietary cravings. The unmet need for care is of special concern, as the failure to obtain treatment can...