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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2015; 05(04): 017-021
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703928
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Extent of awareness regarding periodontal disease in diabetic patients among medical interns

Roshni Jaiswal
1   Post Graduate, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Nina Shenoy
2   Professor, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Biju Thomas
3   Professor & HOD, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to defective secretion or activity of insulin Prevalence of diabetes mellitus has tripled since 1970, hence it is a significant finding for dental professionals, as evidence from clinical research showing a strong relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is mounting. In fact, periodontitis is often referred to as the sixth complication of diabetes.

Objective : To assess the extent of awareness of periodontal disease in diabetic patients, among medical interns.

Methods: A cross sectional survey containing 21 questions was answered by 150 medical interns from Mangalore, Karntaka.

Conclusion: The results of this survey indicate that medical interns have thorough knowledge about diabetes and its complications; however, their awareness about periodontal disease in diabetic patients is limited thus further emphasis should be given to the dissemination of knowledge about the inter-relationship of diabetes and periodontal health.

Keywords

Diabetes - Periodontitis - Medical Interns


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