Extent of awareness regarding periodontal disease in patients of diabetes mellitus
Journal Title: International Dental Journal of Student Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction Diabetes mellitus DM being a common metabolic disorder constitutes a global public health burden As evidence from clinical research showing a strong relationship between DM periodontal disease is mounting this necessitates the global awareness about this relationshipAim Aim of the study is to assess the level of awareness about the mutual relationship between DM periodontitis among high risk age group of the diabetic patientsMaterials and Methods A structured closed ended questionnaire either in English or in local language were distributed and collected from 302 diabetic patients who are willing to participate in the study The clinical implication of our study is to check the awareness of relationship between DM and periodontitis in these patients recommend diabetic patients to see the dentist regularlyResults Majority of patients 834 of patient were not advised by their treating physician about regular dental checkup after being diagnosed as having Diabetes After recording OHIS index it was observed that 442 of the population was unaware about the severity of diseaseConclusion There is an insufficient knowledge among diabetes mellitus individuals about the mutual relationship between diabetes and periodontitis To promote proper oral health and to reduce the risk of oral diseases health professionals in both the dental and medical fields need to take responsibility for educating the public about the oral manifestations of diabetes and its complicationsKeywords Diabetes mellitus hyperglycemia Bidirectional relation Awareness
Authors and Affiliations
Rohit Kulshrestha, Anuradha Arun Khakre, Anup Shelke, Vijaykumar Girhe, Kshama Chandurkar
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