Oral Health in Pregnancy

Dental diseases have been linked to systemic illness, including during pregnancy. Notably, periodontal disease has been associated with pre-term birth, low birthweight, and pre-eclampsia. Additionally, untreated dental caries in pregnant women may lead to early childhood caries in infants, impacting their growth and quality of life. Preventive dental care should be a routine component of prenatal care.

Cluster member, Dr. Abiola Adeniyi, is a researcher, educator and dental public health professional specializing in maternal and child oral health epidemiology and research. She is currently an instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Adeniyi has provided a presentation and resource on oral health and pregnancy, which can be found on the right-hand menu. 

Advancing the Science of Physiologic Birth Research Cluster


E-mail contact@scienceofbirth.ca

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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