Obstetricians' knowledge and practice behaviors concerning periodontal health and preterm delivery and low birth weight.

INTRODUCTION: Investigators have reported that periodontal disease may be a risk factor for pregnancy complications including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birth weight (LBW). This study assessed obstetricians' knowledge and practice behaviors concerning periodontal disease and its role in adverse...

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Published in:Journal of Dental Hygiene Vol. 81; no. 4; pp. 81 - 82
Main Authors: Wilder R, Robinson C, Jared HL, Lieff S, Boggess K
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: American Dental Hygienists Association Fall2007
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