Low-birth-weight babies: A focus on periodontal health increases chances of full-term delivery

Jannette Whisenhunt, RDH, examines research suggesting that sound periodontal health does increase changes of full-term delivery in a pregnancy.
Jannette Whisenhunt, RDH, examines research suggesting that sound periodontal health does increase changes of full-term delivery in a pregnancy.

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