The magnitude of untreated dental caries and its predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia

The study demonstrated a high level of untreated dental caries experience among pregnant women. Age, educational status, parity, and toothbrushing practice significantly affect dental caries development among pregnant women. Midwives and ANC providers should be trained in basic oral health training procedures. Pregnant women with multiple pregnancies and irregular tooth brushing practices should practice frequent teeth brushing to decrease the burden of untreated dental caries. Ministry of Health should integrate oral health education into their ANC program and promote dental referrals for high-risk pregnancies to decrease the burden of untreated dental caries.