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Table 1 Questionnaire with survey questions and response options (multiple responses possible)

From: Midwives’ oral health recommendations for pregnant women, infants and young children: results of a nationwide survey in Germany

Survey questions

Response options

Age

 

Work experience

 

Working condition (multiple responses possible)

Private practice

Employed

Freelance

Education and training

Do you advise pregnant women and parents about oral health? On which topics?

 

Do you recommend a dental visit during pregnancy?

Yes

No

What do you recommend regarding oral hygiene for pregnant women?

 

What do you recommend regarding oral hygiene for infants?

 

When do you recommend tooth brushing should start for infants? (multiple responses possible)

With the first tooth

First birthday

Second birthday

Third birthday

Fourth birthday

Later

When do you recommend the first dental visit for infants should take place?

 

Do you recommend the use of vitamin and/or fluoride supplements? (multiple responses possible)

Please specify the beginning and the end of consumption.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D combined with fluoride

Fluoride

Do you advise pregnant women about periodontal diseases during pregnancy? Please specify.

 

Do you advise parents about early childhood caries? Please specify.

 

Was oral health a part of your midwifery education?

Yes

No

Have you ever been to advanced training on oral health for pregnant women and infants?

Yes

No

Which resources do you use for information?

 

Are you interested in further education and training on oral health?

Yes

No

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