Addressing Oral Health Disparities in Pregnancy: Oral Health Risk Factors and Clinical Findings at a Safety-Net Hospital in the Bronx

The high prevalence of unmet oral health needs despite widespread dental insurance coverage in this study sample suggests other barriers to oral health care beyond insurance coverage. The findings from this study underscore the complexity of oral disease and the potential role that targeted, interprofessional efforts can have on the promotion of oral health in vulnerable pregnant women.