Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries
2025-12-04
Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in a new study. Researchers from
Pregnancy
Prenatal stress linked to earlier tooth eruption
2025-11-26
ROCHESTER, N.Y., US: In what is thought to be the first study to directly link prenatal stress hormones with primary tooth eruption, researchers in the
Smoking during pregnancy may affect babies’ dental development
2025-08-08
Enamel defects and hypodontia were linked with maternal smoking during pregnancy in a new literature review. The review explored the association of various dental development
Dentists ‘need to improve their knowledge of pregnant women’, experts say
2025-03-31
Visits to a dentist for problems during pregnancy was linked with reduced odds of conditions such as gestational diabetes – prompting calls for better integration
March JADA finds pregnant women who visited dentist less likely to have preeclampsia
2025-03-03
Pregnant women who received preventive oral health care or visited the dentist were less likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, according
Practicing Dentistry While Pregnant
2024-08-15
Main Content Pregnancy takes a different shape for everyone and every body. While each person experiences pregnancy differently, these tips and suggestions are intended to
‘Treated like a machine’ – experts call for miscarriage leave in dentistry
2024-05-07
As dental professionals discuss their experiences of returning to work after miscarriage, the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for NHS miscarriage leave to be
Good oral health supports women’s well-being in all stages of life
2024-03-13
Main Content Abstract Menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause cause hormonal fluctuations that can increase the risk of oral, dental, or gum problems in women. Thorough tooth
Navigating baby loss in dentistry and beyond: a personal perspective
2023-10-19
Nikki McPherson opens up about her own struggles with pregnancy loss and why it is an important topic to consider in dentistry. Baby Loss Awareness
Approval of DQA quality measures highlights emphasis on care for pregnant persons
2022-11-14
Together: Members of the Dental Quality Alliance listen to a presentation on performance measures for pregnant persons at ADA Headquarters on Nov. 4. From left,
One million pregnant patients miss out on free access to NHS dentistry
2022-09-07
Almost one million pregnant patients missed out on free NHS dental care amidst the current access crisis. Patients are entitled to free NHS dental care
June JADA finds pregnant women who experience food insecurity exhibit worse oral health, lack access to care
2022-05-24
Interventions that can reduce food insecurity, increase oral health care access and improve oral health among pregnant women are important steps in promoting greater health
