Importance of Preventive Dental Care During Antenatal Period in Pregnant Women: A Pakistani Perspective

Authors

  • Nikita Bodani
  • Shweta Darshan
  • Abhishek Lal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36283/PJMD13-1/023

Abstract

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are amongst the most common non-communicable diseases globally 1. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 3.5 billion individuals suffer from one of the many oral diseases, with an economic burden exceeding a total of $387 in both public and private health sectors2. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60-75% of pregnant women suffer from gingivitis, which is mainly due to already poor oral health and hormonal changes3.

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Published

2024-06-21

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry. January - March

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Letter to the Editor

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Bodani N, Darshan S, Lal A. Importance of Preventive Dental Care During Antenatal Period in Pregnant Women: A Pakistani Perspective. PJMD [Internet]. 2024 Jun. 21 [cited 2025 Jun. 21];13(1):124-5. Available from: https://ojs.zu.edu.pk/pjmd/article/view/2430