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The high incidence of anemia in pregnancy in Bajuin sub-district in 2019 (50,87%) and 2020 (17,25%) and the coverage of first visit antenatal care that does not fulfill the minimum service standards (75%) are one of the problems in the public health center in Bajuin sub-district. The prevalence of anemia in pregnancy affected by several factors, such as iron intake, dental and gum disease (dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis), and maternal knowledge about iron intake. This study aims to analyze iron intake, dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and knowledge of iron intake as risk factors of anemia pregnancy in Bajuin sub-district Tanah Laut District. This study used an analytical observational method with a cross-sectional design. The research subjects consisted of 42 pregnant women in the working area of the Tirta Jaya Public Health Center and Tanjung Habulu Public Health Center, Bajuin sub-district. Data analysis was performed by descriptive analysis, statistical analysis x 2 test, and multinomial logistic regression analysis. x 2 test analysis showed the p - value of the variable iron intake (p value = 0.000), dental caries (p value = 0.488), gingivitis (p value = 1,000), periodontists (p = 0.045), and knowledge of iron intake (p value = 0.035). The analysis results using multiple logistic regression showed the p - value and Exp B of the variables of iron intake (p value = 0.001; Exp.B = 42,42). Iron intake, periodontitis, and knowledge of iron intake are related with anemia pregnancy in Bajuin sub-district, Tanah Laut District. Dental caries and gingivitis are not a risk factor of anemia pregnancy in Bajuin sub-district, Tanah Laut District. The most influential risk factor of anemia pregnancy is iron intake. Dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and knowledge of iron intake as confounding factors of anemia pregnancy.