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Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota considers additional dental coverage for expectant mothers

Published in Women's Health Weekly, March 16th, 2006

Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota announced it is considering adding new types of dental coverage for expectant mothers at no additional cost, pending the outcomes of key studies on periodontal disease in pregnant women and the incidence of preterm birth funded by the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in Washington, DC.

"There is a growing body of evidence that suggests a link between an individual's oral health and overall health, specifically in this instance an association between periodontal disease and preterm babies, but additional research is needed to determine if there is a cause and effect relationship between these two...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-03-16)

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