Awareness regarding links between Periodontal diseases and Systemic diseases among various physicians in Vidisha district - A questionnaire survey.

Dr.Prince Jain; Dr.Aditi Ved

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

Awareness regarding links between Periodontal diseases and Systemic diseases among various physicians in Vidisha district - A questionnaire survey.

Dr. Prince Jain, Dr. Aditi Ved

Abstract :

Background: The oral cavity might well be thought of as the window to the body as the extent of the inflammatory burden caused by periodontal disease can influence systemic diseases with a similar inflammatory pathology and vice versa, raising the relevance regarding periodontal and systemic health affecting each other. With the aim of assessing oral health knowledge and orientations of physicians, we surveyed various physicians about their general knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors/practices about periodontal health and disease.

Method: A 19–question survey was equally distributed among the Group 1 (31physicians who were BAMS or BHMS) and Group 2 (44 physicians who were MBBS) in Vidisha district. Questions aimed to assess the knowledge levels of the subjects about periodontal disease and their attitudes toward discussing/evaluating the periodontal status of their patients.

Results: Overall the basic understanding about periodontal disease and systemic interrelationship was limited among both the groups, 48.4% physicians in group 1 and 59.1% physicians in group 2 reported that periodontal diseases are risk factors for systemic diseases. 48.4% of group1 and 47.7% of group 2 physicians reported that, if the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases is included as part of general health assessment of the patient. it will improve overall health of the patient

Conclusion: In this study, both the groups had inadequate knowledge regarding periodontal disease. They were also generally uncomfortable with performing a simple periodontal examination. Oral health training in medical school and the medical post–graduate setting is recommended.