Low Birth Weight Risk Higher for Moms with Perio
A pregnant woman with periodontal disease is at a significantly higher risk of delivering a low birth weight baby, according to a new study in…
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Bacteria in Umbilical Cord Linked to Preeclampsia
The presence of oral bacteria in the umbilical cord and placenta of pregnant women is significantly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to recent research…
Oral Bacteria Found in Healthy Placentas
It has long been thought that the placenta was a major barrier safeguarding unborn babies from bacteria as they develop. However, a research team from…
How a Healthy Mouth Can Save You Thousands on Healthcare Costs
Periodontal therapy drastically reduces healthcare costs for people with chronic medical conditions and pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers with United Concordia. The…
You Won’t Believe What’s Found in Heart Plaque
In a study published in the Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, researchers sampled pieces of the blood vessels during bypass graft surgery and found…
Most Wanted: The 3 Worst Bacterial Villains
Have you seen these bacteria? With this special OSH News Network report, we’re profiling some of oral health’s worst bacterial villains. These bacteria tend to…