Clinical Trial: Education-Based Oral Health Promotion Intervention During Pregnancy: Implementation Protocol in Bangladesh

U.S., April 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07507045) titled 'Education-Based Oral Health Promotion Intervention During Pregnancy: Implementation Protocol in Bangladesh' on March 12.

Brief Summary: In Bangladesh, over 95% of pregnant women suffer from gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis), yet oral health is rarely included in standard pregnancy check-ups. This study tests a new "Integrated Oral Health Promotion Package" to see if teaching oral hygiene during routine prenatal visits can improve the health of mothers. Pregnant women (ages 18-45) will be divided into two groups. The intervention group will receive two face-to-face education sessions with a dental assistant, learn a specific ...