Oral Health Status and Dental Services Utilisation Among a Vulnerable Sample of Pregnant Women
The study sample showed relatively positive self-perceived oral health and dental visit patterns. However, the low rate of dental visits during pregnancy highlights the need for better integration of dental care into prenatal care. To ensure maternal and child health, pregnant women should be a high priority in policies aimed at improving access to dental care.
Authors
- Abbas Jessani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7728-2067)
- Yasaman Mohammadi Kamalabadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5035-3678)
- M. Karen Campbell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7376-5301)
- Robert Gratton
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- Lawson Health Research Institute (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Dental Journal
- Published
- 2024-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2024.07.009
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.60