Gestational period as a key stage in the promotion of children's oral health. Pilot study.

Authors

A M Pometti, E Palazón Radford, P Medina-Sotomayor, M Ribelles Llop, A M Leyda Menéndez

Published in

European journal of paediatric dentistry. Pages 1. Sep 01, 2026. Epub Sep 01, 2026.

Abstract

To assess the knowledge and attitudes of a group of pregnant women regarding the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, to improve their oral health and that of their children.
The first thousand days of a baby's life, spanning from conception to two years of age, are marked by rapid development and the establishment of critical elements such as the gastrointestinal and oral microbiome. This period is crucial for fostering healthy habits that will positively impact the future adult's health profile.
A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 54 pregnant women. Data were collected using a survey previously validated through expert review and pilot testing.
There appears to be a notable lack of information among pregnant women regarding both their own oral health and that of their future babies. This is partly attributed to insufficient support from healthcare professionals during pregnancy.

PMID:
42803221
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 28 Sep 2026.

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