JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras Branch" ©2019.
Department of Public Health Dentistryz,
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital Chennai, Tamilnadu

Knowledge And Awareness Of The Association Between Diabetes And Periodontal Disease Among Diabetic Patients In Madurai

Dr. Balaji. V. R, Dr. Manikandan. D, Dr. Gunasundari. A

Abstract:

One of the common major health problems that affect all age group is diabetes mellitus. There are proven evidences regarding the association between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus. The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of the association between diabetes and periodontal disease among the diabetic patients in Madurai. A total of 600 diabetic patients aged between 35-65 years who reported to the Department of Periodontology and Implant dentistry were included in the study. The overall knowledge, awareness score regarding the association was significantly low. The present study revealed that the dental professionals need to increase the awareness about importance of maintaining the oral health through awareness programs to educate and encourage the patients.

Keywords :

Diabetes mellitus, Periodontal disease, Awareness

1 JIDAM/Volume:8/Issue:1/Pages 1-5/January - March 2021