The magnitude of untreated dental caries and its predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia

The magnitude of untreated dental caries and its predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Introduction Pregnancy-associated hormonal alterations and reduced immunological function contribute to diminished oral hygiene, thereby increasing the susceptibility of pregnant women to oral diseases, especially dental caries. Despite the high burden of dental caries among pregnant women,...

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Main Authors: Amare Teshome Tefera, Solomon Berhe, Samuel Seifu, Martha Solomon, Zelalem Ayichew, Aynishet Adane, Wubet Birhan, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Shashe Zewdu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Dental caries
Pregnant women
Oral health problems
Pregnancy
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07426-1
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