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From mother to child: a survey-based cross-sectional study of oral health practices and knowledge among Saudi women during their pregnancy.

Frontiers in medicine · Almulhim B · 2026-08-11

A survey of 448 Saudi women examined their oral hygiene practices and knowledge during pregnancy, finding that most brushed their teeth daily and recognised the link between maternal and child oral health, though awareness varied across different practices.

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