Preventive measures to reduce the transfer of Streptococcus mutans from pregnant women to their babies


GÜLER E., Koprulu H.

JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, vol.6, no.1, pp.14-18, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jds.2011.02.003
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.14-18
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the transfer of Streptococcus mutans to babies from prospective mothers in whom protective measures were carried out and who were trained in dental health care.