Table 1.

Knowledge and attitudes of midwives on the relationship between oral health and general health, Herault, France, 2022 (N=167)

Statement	True/false	Correct responses
		n	%
Studies show that there is little correlation between oral health and general health	False	154	92.2
Oral bacteria can spread through the organism via the blood and airways	True	145	86.8
Oral bacteria can reach the amniotic fluid and lead to infections in pregnant women	True	80	47.9
There is a bidirectional correlation between periodontal disease and diabetic control	True	92	55.1
Tobacco use increases the risk of upper respiratory tract cancer	True	164	98.2
There is an oral prevention examination 100% covered by Health Insurance from the 4th month of pregnancy	True	150	89.7
Dental care during pregnancy is limited to emergency care	False	149	89.2
The M’T Dents (prevention examination) concerns children from the age of 3 years	True	103	61.7
Oral bacteria can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease	True	104	62.3
Heredity can play a role in certain pathologies, but not for oral pathologies	False	154	92.2
The premature loss of baby teeth has no effect on permanent dentition	False	156	93.4
Respiratory problems in children can affect facial growth	True	95	56.9
The position of the tongue is an essential growth factor in skull development	True	113	67.7
Good oral health reduces the risk of lung disease	True	115	68.9
Total correct responses			75.8