Evaluation of knowledge and practice behaviors of a group of Iranian obstetricians, general practitioners, and midwives, regarding periodontal disease and its effect on the pregnancy outcome

• Hauptverfasser: Ali Golkari (Verfasst von), Hengameh Khosropanah (Verfasst von), Faezeh Saadati (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: SAGE Publishing, 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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<em>Background</em>. Periodontal disease is considered as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight. Only few studies have assessed the knowledge and practice behaviours of healthcare providers, concerning oral health during pregnancy, period...