Table 2 Midwives’ preventive recommendations and results of the questionnaire (947 participants)

Age

42.9 ± 9.3 years

4.1 % Non-response

Work experience

18.7 ± 9.2 years

0.0 % Non-response

Working condition

11.2 % Private practice

12.2 % Employed

23.2 % Freelance

51.5 % Employed and freelance

1.9 % Education and training system

0.0 % Non-response

Do you recommend a dental visit during pregnancy?

53.5 % Yes

43.5 % No

3.0 % Non-response

When do you recommend tooth brushing should start for infants?

60.4 % With the first tooth

22.8 % First birthday

11.5 % Later

5.3 % No specification

0.0 % Non-response

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

6.8 % In first year of life

51.6 % At age 2 to 3 years

10.1 % Referred to mother’s dental visit

31.5 % No specification

0.0 % Non-response

Do you advise pregnant women about periodontal diseases during pregnancy?

78.6 % Yes

19.3 % No

2.1 % Non-response

Do you advise parents about early childhood caries?

65.5 % Yes

32.0 % No

2.5 % Non-response

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

9.7 % Yes

90.3 % No

0.0 % Non-response

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

86.7 % Yes

13.3 % No

0.0 % Non-response