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Pregnant women experience frequent gum issues, yet dental check-ups and hygiene practices remain low. Educational courses show high satisfaction, highlighting the need for increased oral health awareness and pediatric dentist involvement in maternal care.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Oral Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Oral health issues like gum bleeding and swelling are common during pregnancy.
  • Many pregnant women and new mothers neglect regular dental check-ups and proper oral hygiene.
  • Habits like salivary exchange pose potential risks to infant oral health.

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  • To assess oral health, hygiene, and dietary habits of pregnant women.
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  • To gauge participant satisfaction with maternal and child oral health education courses.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive statistical analysis of data from a maternal and child oral health education project.
  • Two questionnaires administered to 105 pregnant women (first) and 53 postpartum mothers (second).
  • Data collected on general/oral health, habits, and infant well-being.

Main Results:

  • Over 50% of pregnant women reported gum bleeding or swelling; less than 60% used interdental aids.
  • Postpartum, over 50% of mothers faced oral issues, but only 34.6% sought dental care.
  • Many parents engaged in salivary exchange with infants; few newborns received dental check-ups.

Conclusions:

  • Confirms high prevalence of gum problems during pregnancy and low engagement with dental care.
  • Emphasizes the need for greater awareness regarding oral health risks and habits like salivary exchange.
  • Maternal and child oral health courses are effective, with high participant satisfaction, suggesting scalability and integration of pediatric dentists into prenatal/postnatal care.