Edukasi Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Ibu Hamil Terhadap Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Toddopuli

Abstract

The oral health of pregnant women affects the condition of the baby they are carrying. If a pregnant woman suffers from a periodontal infection, she is at risk of giving birth to a baby with a low birth weight and being premature. We see that the knowledge of pregnant women and those who are planning to become pregnant is still very lacking regarding how to maintain and care for dental and oral health, this is a problem in Paddinging village so it is important to provide education. This service was carried out at the Toddopuli Community Health Center. The service method is through lectures/counseling, discussions and questions and answers. As a result of the service, we got enthusiastic patients and respondents who were active in asking questions so that they were committed to always maintaining the cleanliness of their oral cavity, and having their teeth and mouth checked regularly.