Vol. 6 (06) pp. 304-315 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/7215

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN CHENNAI REGARDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASES AND SYSTEMIC HEALTH.

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Background: Periodontal diseases are associated with multiple systemic conditions of medical interest, and a large number of systemic diseases have oral manifestations. This means that physicians must play a more active role in educating their patients about the role dental disease plays in their overall health. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the periodontal knowledge, attitude and practices among the medical practitioners in Chennai. Study population and methodology: Cross sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire on 516 medical practitioners randomly selected from those registered in Indian Medical Association, Chennai city branch. Results: Among the 516 respondents, 48.3% were male, 51.7% were female, 48% were undergraduates and 52% were postgraduates and PG diploma holders.70% of medical practitioners had poor to fair, and 30% good and none had excellent KAP grading. The undergraduates had a better knowledge than the PG and PG diploma holders. Conclusion: Medical professionals lack a satisfactory knowledge and attitude to periodontal health.

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Sai Sarath Kumar Kothimbakkam, Burnice Nalina Kumari and G B Parthasarathy and Sangeetha S. (2018); KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN CHENNAI REGARDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASES AND SYSTEMIC HEALTH., Int. J. of Adv. Res., 6 (06), 304-315, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/7215

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SAI SARATH KUMAR KOTHIMBAKKAM
RAGAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
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