Interrelationship Between Periodontitis And Systemic Health Among Dental Practitioners: How Aware Are We?
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Aim: To assess the level of awareness regarding the interrelationship between periodontitis and systemic health among dental practioners in Raichur city. Materials and methods: This crossectional survey included participants from two dental colleges of Raichur (AME’S and Navodaya Dental College). Total of 108 participants were involved in the study. The data pertaining to their knowledge and awareness of association between periodontal health and general health was gathered using a self administered questionnaire containing 20 questions. Data were presented in proportion. Comparison between health care providers was done by using chi-square test. Results: Total of 108 subjects participated in the study among which 37 were interns, 36 were practitioners and 35 were final year students. Questionnaires were divided into different categories and answers. Conclusion: Based on the observations from the present study it can be concluded that there remains a need to address the general dental practitioners, and increase the awareness about oral and systemic interrelationships, which not only will help in preventing systemic burden secondary to oral infection, abut also, helps in taking interventional steps in medically compromised patients like Diabetes thereby improving the glycemic conditions of patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Archana Devanoorkar, Nagappa G, Rahul Kathariya, Rama Shankar Choudhary
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