Perspectives and adherence of Iranian gynecologists to oral health care for pregnant women - Scorecard - MDSpire

Perspectives and adherence of Iranian gynecologists to oral health care for pregnant women

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  • Zahra Mirsalehi

  • Hoda Bahramian

  • Babak Rahnema

  • Mohammad Javad Kharrazifar

  • Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh

  • Simin Z. Mohebbi

  • March 28, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Attitudes and Compliance of Gynecologists in Iran Regarding Oral Health Management for Expectant Mothers

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsInfluence of gynecologists on oral health education and referral to dental care (ensure direct sourcing).
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Periodontitis linked to preeclampsia, preterm birth, and low birth weight (ensure direct sourcing).
  • Gynecologists play a crucial role in educating pregnant women about oral hygiene (ensure direct sourcing).
  • Collaboration between gynecologists and dentists can improve healthcare outcomes (ensure direct sourcing).
  • Gynecologists can identify and refer for various oral diseases during pregnancy (ensure direct sourcing).
  • Continuous education for medical staff is recommended to improve knowledge (ensure direct sourcing).

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Gynecologists should recognize signs of oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis (ensure direct sourcing).

Management

  • Gynecologists should educate pregnant women on oral hygiene and dietary habits (ensure direct sourcing).

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular dental visits should be emphasized, particularly during the second trimester (ensure direct sourcing).

Risks

  • Lack of oral health management can lead to adverse fetal outcomes (ensure direct sourcing).

Patient & Prescribing Data

Pregnant women in Tehran, Iran

Gynecologists should refer patients to dentists for appropriate dental care.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage interprofessional collaboration between gynecologists and dentists (ensure direct sourcing).
  • Provide education on the transmission of oral bacteria from mother to child (ensure direct sourcing).
  • Implement referral protocols for oral health care in both public and private sectors (ensure direct sourcing).

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