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Survey Paper | Dentistry | India | Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023
Assessment of Attitude, Knowledge and Practice about Periodontal Diseases among Medical Professionals: A Questionnaire Based Survey
Shrutika Gupta | Ruby Singla [2] | Pooja Arora [3]
Abstract: Introduction: Attitude of an individual towards oral health reflects their overall general health. Health care professionals interact with patients every day therefore, they are a good source in promoting oral health in society by encouraging dental visits. There is developing evidence to support the relationship between systemic diseases & periodontitis. Harmony between medical and dental professionals needed for the better overall health of the society. Knowledge of medical professionals about periodontal diseases & treatment modalities and their attitudes toward oral health and their practice level to preventive dental procedure will improve the oral health of patients. Aim: 1) To assess the attitude, knowledge & practice level about periodontal diseases in medical professionals. 2) To assess the deficit in knowledge about periodontal diseases in medical professionals. Material & Methods: A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted on Medical, Ayurveda and Homeopathy doctors. The study was conducted in 2022. A web - based, Self - reported, structured, validated and published questionnaire about attitude, knowledge and practice level regarding oral hygiene, periodontal disease & treatment modalities was distributed through Google forms to eligible medical, Ayurveda and homeopathy doctors. 203 medical professionals including medical professionals (medical, Ayurveda, homeopathy) from different areas of Punjab state were included in the Study. To obtain the genuine responses, the anonymity of the subjects participating was assured. The data obtained through questionnaire was analyzed and results were computed. Results: This study shows that knowledge on the recent advances in the treatment of periodontal disease is the most needed for the medical professionals. Education and improvement of knowledge of health care professionals can improve the quality of care rendered to the patients with periodontal disease. Conclusion: Professional health care students who will be the future backbone of the community health care have limited knowledge on periodontal diseases and oral hygiene practices. Education should be given to them during their teaching program. This will alsohelp us in reducing overall periodontal disease burden of our society in near future.
Keywords: Periodontal diseases, Medical professionals, attitude, knowledge, practice
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023,
Pages: 1680 - 1686