Expert consensus on the treatment of oral diseases in pregnant women and infants

作者：Jun Zhang, Chenchen Zhou, Liwei Zheng, Jun Wang, Bin Xia, Wei Zhao, Xi Wei, Zhengwei Huang, Xu Chen, Shaohua Ge, Fuhua Yan, Jian Zhou, Kun Xuan, Lian Wu, Zhengguo Cao, Guohua Yuan, Jin Zhao, Chen Zhu, Lei Zhang, Yong You, Jing Zou, Weihua Guo · 发表于：International Journal of Oral Science · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1038/s41368-025-00395-3 · 被引用次数：6 · 研究领域：Oral and gingival health research、Oral Health Pathology and Treatment、Cleft Lip and Palate Research

With the growing emphasis on maternal and child oral health, the significance of managing oral health across preconception, pregnancy, and infancy stages has become increasingly apparent. Oral health challenges extend beyond affecting maternal well-being, exerting profound influences on fetal and neonatal oral development as well as immune system maturation. This expert consensus paper, developed using a modified Delphi method, reviews current research and provides recommendations on maternal and child oral health management. It underscores the critical role of comprehensive oral assessments prior to conception, diligent oral health management throughout pregnancy, and meticulous oral hygiene practices during infancy. Effective strategies should be seamlessly integrated across the life course, encompassing preconception oral assessments, systematic dental care during pregnancy, and routine infant oral hygiene. Collaborative efforts among pediatric dentists, maternal and child health workers, and obstetricians are crucial to improving outcomes and fostering clinical research, contributing to evidence-based health management strategies.