Table 5 Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models of women’s utilization of dental care during pregnancy by dentists’ practices, N = 515

Talked about importance of dental visits during pregnancy^a

2.462 (1.668–3.634)

< 0.001

2.419 (1.625–3.601)

< 0.001

Talked about importance of regular dental visits^b

1.57 (1.11–2.22)

0.012

1.55 (1.08–2.21)

0.017

Demonstrated toothbrushing^c

1.46 (1.03–2.06)

0.034

1.44 (1.01–2.06)

0.045

Talked about ways to keep teeth and gums healthy^d

1.43 (1.01–2.03)

0.043

1.40 (0.98–1.99)

0.064

Talked about importance of caring for teeth and gums^e

1.36 (0.95–1.95)

0.089

1.37 (0.95–1.97)

0.09