Knowledge and practices regarding oral health and hygiene and its correlation with periodontal health in pregnant women, visiting hospitals of prime foundation

Objectives: To determine the periodontal health of pregnant women by using Community index treatment needs (CPITN). oral knowledge during pregnancy. correlation and hygiene practices with in women. compare health, different social classes Methods materials: A Cross-sectional study was carried out on 384 patients visiting gynea OPDs Mercy, Kuwait, prime teaching hospitals dental OPD Peshawar hospital following inclusion exclusion criteria written consent taken. Closed ended questionnaire used consisting 5 parts i-e age, trimester, assessment (CPITN), knowledge, socioeconomic status. Results: Out 222 (57.8%) had healthy Periodontal status, followed 75 (19.5%) having pocket depth between 3.5 to 5.5, calculus 66 (17.2%), bleeding probing were only 21 (5.5%) patients, whereas no more than 5.5. 22(5.7%) good 350 (91.1%) satisfactory 12 (3.1%) poor knowledge.