Table 6 Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models of women’s utilization of dental care during pregnancy by practices of prenatal health providers, N = 515

Looked in mouth^a

3.06 (2.32–4.03)

< 0.001

3.79 (2.47–5.82)

< 0.001

Referred to dental care^b

4.19 (3.11–5.64)

< 0.001

4.29 (2.67–6.88)

< 0.001

Advised to visit dentist during pregnancy^c

3.24 (2.43–4.33)

< 0.001

3.37 (2.16–5.27)

< 0.001

Asked about oral health^d

1.92 (1.50–2.47)

< 0.001

2.83 (1.90–4.22)

< 0.001

Talked about importance of oral health care during pregnancy^e

1.902 (1.47–2.45)

< 0.001

2.19 (1.48–3.24)

< 0.001

Explained ways to care for teeth and gums^f

2.44 (1.81–3.28)

< 0.001

2.49 (1.59–3.89)

< 0.001

Handed out oral health educational material^g

2.81 (1.94–4.09)

< 0.001

2.92 (1.70–5.03)

< 0.001