Author/Authors :
Shamsi, Mohsen Department of Public Health - Faculty of Health - Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak , Hidarnia, Alireza Department of Health Education - Faculty of Medical Sciences - Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran , Niknami, Shamsaddin Department of Health Education - Faculty of Medical Sciences - Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran , Rafiee, Mohammad Department of Biostatistics - Faculty of Medicine - Arak University of Medical Science, Arak , Karimi, Mahmood Department of Public Health - Faculty of Health - Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak
Abstract :
World health organization defines oral health as
‘‘being free of chronic mouth and facial pain, oral
and throat cancer and other diseases and disorders
that affect the mouth and oral cavity.” Oral health
is essential to the health and well‑being of both the
pregnant mother and her baby. The Pregnancy Risk
Assessment Monitoring System reported that just
23‑43% of the pregnant women receive dental care
during pregnancy. The rate is a half to two‑thirds of
the pregnant in the united states (67%). There is an
id a significant differences among the women during
pregnancy and after delivery; concerning the gingival
condition also it was observed that existing gingival
problems are aggravated during pregnancy.
Keywords :
Oral , women with pregnancy , PD , ANOVA
