Abstract

Background: The role of midwives for dental health education for pregnant women is very important and strategic for pregnant women and children. Purpose: To know dental health for midwives for promo and more dental health for pregnant women in Makassar City. Material and Method: Studies are observed by cross-sectional study designs. The midwife sample came from midwives working in 15 health centers, 10 hospitals and 6 maternity hospitals in Makassar, resulting in a total sample of 173 midwives. Result: Average age = 32.29 years and average length of work as a midwife = 8.77 years. The percentage of midwives who recommend when to visit the dentist for a 1-year-old baby is 56.6%, the percentage of midwives who provide information about periodontal disease in pregnant women as much as 82%.