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Methods: A systematic search of PubMed\/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted up to August 2025 following PRISMA guidelines. Observational studies comparing periodontal status in pregnant women with and without GDM were included. Periodontal status was assessed using probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP). Study quality was evaluated with the Newcastle\u2013Ottawa Scale, and random-effects models were applied to estimate pooled associations. Results: Fifteen studies involving about 3800 pregnant women met the criteria. A significant association was found between GDM and PD (Odds Ratio [OR] 2.10; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 1.64\u20132.69). No significant association emerged between GDM and gingivitis. Women with GDM showed increased BOP and higher PPD, indicating greater periodontal inflammation, while CAL did not significantly differ between groups. 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