Prenatal Dental Visits, Perceived Benefits of Oral Health, and Preterm Birth Outcome, 2009-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have demonstrated a significant association between maternal oral health and pregnancy complications, including preterm birth (<37 wk). However, research on the impact of dental care utilization during pregnancy on these outcomes has produced both positive and negative results.

Objective

The current study investigated the association between preterm birth and dental care utilization, focusing on dental visits for cleaning during pregnancy as well as the perceived benefits of oral health during pregnancy.

Methods

This secondary data analysis cross-sectional study used data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System in the United States from 2009 to 2021. Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to ex

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12634891 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature