Knowledge of the Association Between Periodontal Diseases and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Women in Ivory Coast: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Several studies have established a significant association between periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, low birth weight and preeclampsia. Despite this, awareness among pregnant women, particularly in developing countries, remains insufficient, potentially impeding the adoption of preventive measures. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of pregnant women in Ivory Coast regarding the association between periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

[Prevalence Of Tooth Decay In Children From Age 3 To 14 At The Department Of Odontology Of Militairy Hopital Of Bamako (IHB) In Mali].

This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study lasting 8 months from 20 January to 20 September 2013, carried out in the Department of Dentistry of the Bamako IHB Military Hospital. Thus, out of 263 children surveyed, 178 cases of tooth decay were recorded, ie 67.68%.