Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
It is increasingly clear that systemic health and periodontal disease are significantly correlated. Several systemic disorders, like diabetes mellitus (DM), cardiovascular diseases and unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, have been linked to periodontitis. Additionally, it has been proposed that treating periodontal disease could help glycemic control in Diabetic patients. Dentists play a critical role in educating patients about this systemic link. To assess awareness among general dentists about interrelationship between systemic health and periodontal disease. A web‐based questionnaire survey containing 15 questions on general awareness about periodontitis and its impact on systemic health. To determine if the variables were related, the chi square test was employed. The general awareness of periodontal disorders was shown to be statistically significant (P<0.001). Systemic and periodontal illnesses were revealed to have two‐way associations that were statistically significant at P<0.001. Hormonal alterations and periodontal disorders were also evaluated, and the results were significant at P<0.001. The finding was significant at P=0.002, with 44.3% of participants being unaware that unshielded pacemakers shouldn't be treated using piezoelectric ultrasonic scalers. In order to improve the general health of the patient, efforts should be made to improve the awareness among dentists regarding the association between periodontal disease and systemic health.
How to cite this article:
C. Sri Sanjhanaa. Awareness Regarding Interrelationship of Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health among General Dentists.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.345.349
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.345.349