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Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episode: The Mouth’s Effect on Pregnancy
Description: Several cohort studies and meta-analysis have shown a direct association between poor oral health and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The key driver for this association is systemic inflammation. In this episode, we will review the ADA, ACOG, and CDC data on how maternal oral health can influence pregnancy outcomes. Although this association is pretty strong, remember that association does not necessarily prove causation. We will explain this in this episode.