The journal of contemporary dental practice · 2026
Periodontal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Study of Healthcare Providers and Pregnant Women in Southwestern Saudi Arabia.
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Alahmari Manea Mm
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AIM: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding maternal periodontal health, its impact on pregnancy outcomes, and preventive oral care among dentists, gynecologists, and pregnant women in Southwestern Saudi Arabia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 499 participants. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices were assessed using group-specific items: Knowledge (awareness of periodontal disease, effects on pregnancy, and training/literature), attitudes (importance of maternal oral health and interest in further education), and practices (oral hygiene, dental visits, and provider counseling). Mean scores were calculated for each group, divided by the maximum attainable score, converted to percentages, and categorized as good (≥75%), moderate (50-74%), or poor (<50%). Categorical differences were analyzed using Chi-square tests with Bonferroni-adjusted post-hoc comparisons (p < 0.05).
RESULTS: Dentists and pregnant women had higher knowledge scores (56.2 and 55.6%) than gynecologists (33.0%). Good knowledge was most frequent among dentists (44.0%) vs women (10.3%) and gynecologists (10.2%) (p < 0.001); poor knowledge predominated among gynecologists (67.3%). Practices were highest among dentists (67.5%), followed by women (50.8%) and gynecologists (47.6%), with poor practice most common among gynecologists (65.3%) and good practice most frequent among women (62.3%) (p < 0.001). Attitudes were highest among dentists (81.7%), followed by gynecologists (72.7%) and women (71.0%), with positive attitudes predominating across all groups.
CONCLUSION: Dentists had the highest knowledge, gynecologists the lowest knowledge and practices, and pregnant women the strongest preventive behaviors.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Enhancing gynecologists' knowledge of the oral-systemic link and reinforcing preventive oral care among pregnant women can support early detection of periodontal disease and reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight. How to cite this article: Alahmari MMM. Periodontal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Study of Healthcare Providers and Pregnant Women in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. J Contemp Dent Pract 2026;27(2):163-169.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 499 participants. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices were assessed using group-specific items: Knowledge (awareness of periodontal disease, effects on pregnancy, and training/literature), attitudes (importance of maternal oral health and interest in further education), and practices (oral hygiene, dental visits, and provider counseling). Mean scores were calculated for each group, divided by the maximum attainable score, converted to percentages, and categorized as good (≥75%), moderate (50-74%), or poor (<50%). Categorical differences were analyzed using Chi-square tests with Bonferroni-adjusted post-hoc comparisons (p < 0.05).
RESULTS: Dentists and pregnant women had higher knowledge scores (56.2 and 55.6%) than gynecologists (33.0%). Good knowledge was most frequent among dentists (44.0%) vs women (10.3%) and gynecologists (10.2%) (p < 0.001); poor knowledge predominated among gynecologists (67.3%). Practices were highest among dentists (67.5%), followed by women (50.8%) and gynecologists (47.6%), with poor practice most common among gynecologists (65.3%) and good practice most frequent among women (62.3%) (p < 0.001). Attitudes were highest among dentists (81.7%), followed by gynecologists (72.7%) and women (71.0%), with positive attitudes predominating across all groups.
CONCLUSION: Dentists had the highest knowledge, gynecologists the lowest knowledge and practices, and pregnant women the strongest preventive behaviors.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Enhancing gynecologists' knowledge of the oral-systemic link and reinforcing preventive oral care among pregnant women can support early detection of periodontal disease and reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight. How to cite this article: Alahmari MMM. Periodontal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Study of Healthcare Providers and Pregnant Women in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. J Contemp Dent Pract 2026;27(2):163-169.