TY - JOUR
T1 - Essential Dental Treatment (EDT) in Pregnant Women during the Second Trimester Is Not Associated with an Increased Risk of Serious Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes or Medical Events
AU - Nunn, Martha E.
PY - 2009/6
Y1 - 2009/6
N2 - Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Examining the safety of dental treatment in pregnant women. Michalowicz BS, DiAngelis AJ, Novak MJ, Buchanan W, Papapanou PN, Mitchell DA, et al. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139(6):685-95. Reviewer: Martha E. Nunn, DDS, Phd. Purpose/Question: To evaluate safety outcomes from a trial in which pregnant women with periodontitis received scaling and root planning and other dental treatments. Source of Funding: This study uses data from the Obstetrics and Periodontal Therapy Trial (OPT) that was supported by government funding from NIH/NIDCR grant U01DE014338. Type of Study/Design: Cohort study that uses data from the OPT, a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial, to evaluate the effect of periodontal therapy on preterm birth. Level of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. Strength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.
AB - Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Examining the safety of dental treatment in pregnant women. Michalowicz BS, DiAngelis AJ, Novak MJ, Buchanan W, Papapanou PN, Mitchell DA, et al. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139(6):685-95. Reviewer: Martha E. Nunn, DDS, Phd. Purpose/Question: To evaluate safety outcomes from a trial in which pregnant women with periodontitis received scaling and root planning and other dental treatments. Source of Funding: This study uses data from the Obstetrics and Periodontal Therapy Trial (OPT) that was supported by government funding from NIH/NIDCR grant U01DE014338. Type of Study/Design: Cohort study that uses data from the OPT, a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial, to evaluate the effect of periodontal therapy on preterm birth. Level of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. Strength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.014
DO - 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.014
M3 - Comment/debate
C2 - 19527868
AN - SCOPUS:67649610945
VL - 9
SP - 91
EP - 92
JO - Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
JF - Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
SN - 1532-3382
IS - 2
ER -