Oral health and Candida carriage in socioeconomically disadvantaged US pregnant women.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Despite the well-documented associations between poor maternal oral health and increased risk for adverse birth outcomes and dental caries in children after birth, prenatal oral health care is under-utilized, especially among the underserved population. In addition, oral Candida has recently been suggested as a potential culprit for children's dental caries, with evident maternal contributions. Therefore, this study aimed to obtain epidemiological data on the oral health and oral Candida carriage in a cohort of underserved US pregnant women, and reveal factors associated with their oral Candida carriage. METHODS:Demographic-medical-oral hygiene practice data were collected. Comprehensive oral examination was conducted. Caries status and plaque index were recorded. Oral samples (

SUBMITTER: Xiao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6896277 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature