PERIODONTAL DISEASES & TREATMENT FROM PERSPECTIVE OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: A SURVEY STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Periodontics is fast evolving dental specialty. But periodontics is still seen to be nascent & perception of it is variable among different health professionals. Aim: To assess the awareness of periodontal diseases, it’s causes & treatment modalities available among medical professionals. Materials & methods: Two hundred & five medical professionals working in Ahmednagar were interviewed through questionnaire. The questionnaire was consist of different terminologies, periodontal diseases their cause, it’s systemic effects, different treatment techniques used and newer treatment modalities. Results: positive attitude towards periodontal diseases were observed. The level of awareness was marginally higher with consultants. The difference was statistically significant among three groups. Conclusion: Awareness about periodontal diseases, it’s aetiology and association between systemic diseases was observed. But awareness about periodontal therapy & newer treatment modalities was poor.
Authors and Affiliations
Mundhe Priti G| Post Graduate Student, Department Of Periodontics, Y.C.M.M. & R.D.F’s Dental College Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, Corresponding author email: pritim222@gmail.com, Neelima Rajhans S| Professor & Head, Department Of Periodontics, Y.C.M.M. & R.D.F’s Dental College Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, Nilofer Sheikh. S| Post Graduate Student, Department Of Periodontics, Y.C.M.M. & R.D.F’s Dental College Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, Nikesh Moolya N| Reader, Department Of Periodontics, Y.C.M.M. & R.D.F’s Dental College Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, Nilkanth Mhaske| Reader, Department Of Periodontics, Y.C.M.M. & R.D.F’s Dental College Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, Nikhil Gutte D| Consultant, Pediatrician Siddhivinayak Pediatrics Hospital, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
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