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Periodontal disease may increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes; however, results have been mixed. Few studies have examined periodontal disease in developing countries. We describe the relationship between periodontal disease and birth outcomes in a community setting in Pakistan.This was a prospective cohort study. Enrollment occurred at 20-26 weeks of gestation. A study dentist performed the...