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Can a prenatal dental public health program make a difference?

Diana Louise Lin1, Rosamund Harrison, Jolanta Aleksejuniene

  • 1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia. dianallin@aol.com

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The Healthiest Babies Possible program improved pregnant women's oral health, knowledge, and hygiene. Participants also increased professional dental care for their children.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Pregnant women face increased oral health risks.
  • The Healthiest Babies Possible (HBP) program offers prenatal dental care to high-risk, low-income women in Vancouver.
  • This study assesses the initial outcomes of the HBP program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Healthiest Babies Possible (HBP) program.
  • To assess changes in oral health indicators among participants.
  • To determine the program's impact on oral health knowledge and behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective before-after evaluation of 61 women over one year (2005-2006).
  • Data collected via questionnaires, interviews, observations, and clinical indices.
  • Univariate and bivariate statistical analyses were performed.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in gingival health and reduced plaque levels (p < 0.001).
  • Increased professional dental care utilization for participants' other children (p < 0.001).
  • Enhanced oral health knowledge and high participant satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • The HBP program effectively improved maternal oral health and hygiene practices.
  • Participants demonstrated increased knowledge and positive behavioral changes.
  • The program successfully encouraged seeking professional dental care for children.