Pregnancy and Oral Health: Tackling Unique Challenges

Episode Summary

This week’s podcast episode continues to explore the profound connection between oral hygiene and overall well-being and the relationship to the perinatal journey and early childhood growth and development. Guests from Cigna and Colgate dig deep into the critical ties between oral health and pregnancy risks as Dr. Maria Ryan sheds light on the unique challenges women face due to hormonal changes, especially during pregnancy.

Listen and Learn: 

• About the disparities in dental care access between urban and rural communities and the cultural hurdles that can impede proper oral hygiene.  

• The importance of preventive dental care in reducing pregnancy complications 

• Statistics on the impact of oral health on maternal and child health and recommendations for early dental visits for children 

Through real-life experiences and expert insights, this episode aims to enhance your understanding of the mouth-mind-body connection and its profound influence on holistic health.

Hosts

• Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health

Featured Guests

• Dr. Deb Fuller, National Dental Director for Cigna Dental 
• Dr. Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the Colgate Palmolive Company 
• Kylie McElveen, Dental Strategy and Business Development for Cigna Dental