TY - JOUR A1 - Venugopal, Deepika A1 - Gheena, S T1 - Oral health in pregnant women Y1 - 2017/1/1 JF - International Journal of Orofacial Biology JO - Int J Orofac Biol SP - 32 EP - 34 VL - 1 IS - 1 UR - https://www.ijofb.org/article.asp?issn=2589-1723;year=2017;volume=1;issue=1;spage=32;epage=34;aulast=Venugopal DO - 10.4103/ijofb.ijofb_8_17 N2 - Background: Oral health is an important component of general health and should be maintained during pregnancy. Physiologic changes during pregnancy may result in noticeable changes in the oral cavity. Objective: To evaluate the oral hygiene and educate the pregnant women on its importance to the developing fetus. Materials and Methods: 30 pregnant women were with no other systemic diseases were examined to assess Dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis and any other lesion. Results: 23.3% of them had dental caries, 60% gingivitis, 10% had pregnancy associated gingival growth. Conclusion: There is a lack of dental knowledge and practices among pregnant women. Educating women to maintain good oral health is fundamental in reducing dental disease. ER -