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Parveen S, Qahtani ASA, Halboub E, Hazzazi RAA, Madkhali IAH, Mughals AIH, Baeshen SAA, Moaidi AM, Al-Ak'hali MS. Periodontal-Systemic Disease: A Study on Medical Practitioners' Knowledge and Practice. Int Dent J 2023; 73:854-861. [PMID: 37330312 PMCID: PMC10658429 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Oral health is intricately linked with systemic health. However, the knowledge and practice levels of medical practitioners (MPs) about this concern are extremely variable. The current study, therefore, sought to assess the status of knowledge and practice of MPs concerning the link between periodontal disease and different systemic conditions as well as the efficacy of a webinar as an interventional tool in enhancing knowledge of MPs of Jazan Province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS This prospective interventional study involved 201 MPs. A 20-item questionnaire on evidence-based periodontal/systemic health associations was used. The participants answered the questionnaire before and 1 month after a webinar training that explained the mechanistic interrelation of periodontal and systemic health. McNemar test was performed for statistical analysis. RESULTS Out of the 201 MPs who responded to the pre-webinar survey, 176 attended the webinar and hence were included in the final analyses. Sixty-eight (38.64%) were female, and 104 (58.09%) were older than 35 years. About 90% of MPs reported not being trained on oral health. Pre-webinar, 96 (54.55%), 63 (35.80%), and 17 (9.66%) MPs rated their knowledge about the association of periodontal disease with systemic diseases as limited, moderate, and good, respectively. Post-webinar, these figures improved remarkably: 36 (20.45%), 88 (50.00%), and 52 (29.55%) MPs rated their knowledge as limited, moderate, and good, respectively. Around 64% of MPs had relatively good levels of knowledge about the positive influence of periodontal disease treatment on diabetic patients' blood glucose levels. CONCLUSIONS MPs revealed low levels of knowledge on the oral and systemic disease interrelationship. Conducting webinars on the oral-systemic health interrelationship seems to improve the overall knowledge and understanding of MPs.
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- Sameena Parveen
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry Division Periodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Stojilković M, Gušić I, Prodanović D, Ilić M, Pecikozić N, Veljović T, Mirnić J, Đurić M. Awareness of physicians and dentists in Serbia about the association between periodontitis and systemic diseases: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:449. [PMID: 37408017 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03143-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Strong evidence supports the association between periodontitis and certain systemic diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge of a group of physicians and dentists in Serbia regarding this topic and assess their professional actions to prevent and control both periodontal and systemic diseases. METHODS An anonymous self-administered structured questionnaire was sent to the available e-mail addresses of randomly selected healthcare providers working in Serbia. According to the inclusion criteria, general practitioners, specialists, general dentists, and specialists working in government hospitals and private practices in various cities in Serbia were recruited in the study. The questionnaire consisted of 17 questions divided into three parts. The first part recorded the sociodemographic characteristics of participants, the second part included questions about the clinical manifestation and etiology of periodontitis, as well as knowledge of the association between periodontitis and systemic diseases, and the third part included questions about professional procedures for the prevention and control of periodontitis and systemic diseases. RESULTS A total of 1301 health participants, 739 (57.8%) physicians and 562 (43.2%) dentists, were included in this cross-sectional study. Most respondents (94.7%) were aware of the association between periodontitis and general health. The highest percentage of respondents associated diabetes mellitus and periodontitis. Factors significantly associated with higher knowledge were female sex (odds ratio [OR], 1.86; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.37-2.52; p < 0.001) and dental profession (OR, 5.86; 95% CI], 4.03-8.53; p < 0.001). Participants who had higher knowledge score were more likely to ask their patients about gum/systematic health (p < 0.001) and refer them to dentists/physicians (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS It was concluded that compared to the group of dentists, the group of physicians had less knowledge of the relationship between periodontitis and systemic diseases. The female gender was significantly associated with better knowledge. A better understanding of this topic is associated with better clinical practice.
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- Marija Stojilković
- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia.
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
- Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 12, Novi Sad, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
- Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 12, Novi Sad, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia
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ÇETİN ÖZDEMİR E, UZUNKAYA M. Evaluation of the Awareness of Physicians and Dentists for the Relationship Between Periodontal Status and Systemic Diseases. CUMHURIYET DENTAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.7126/cumudj.1009537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Eda ÇETİN ÖZDEMİR
- KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, KAHRAMANMARAŞ SAĞLIK YÜKSEKOKULU
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PİRİM GÖRGÜN E. KNOWLEDGE LEVELS AND ATTITUDES OF INTERNISTS ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND DIABETES. CUMHURIYET DENTAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.7126/cumudj.1061217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Nordin NN, Vaithilingam RD, Saub R, Nasir NH, Mohd Asari AS, Bashah B, Mahmud M, Mohammad NM. Awareness, knowledge, attitudes and practices on the management of diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis amongst Malaysian primary care practitioners. MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2021; 16:44-55. [PMID: 34938392 PMCID: PMC8680934 DOI: 10.51866/oa1131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The bi-directional relationship between periodontitis (PD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) has been confirmed. Medical practitioners (MPs) serve an important role in relaying this information to patients. This study aimed to investigate the awareness, knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) in the management of DM patients with PD in primary care clinics under the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS A self-administered questionnaire on KAP in the management of DM patients with PD was posted to 725 medical officers (MOs) and family medicine specialists (FMSs) in MOH clinics in Kedah, Terengganu, Johor and Negeri Sembilan. Collected data were tabulated and analysed using descriptive and regression analyses (simple and multiple). Statistical significance was defined as p < 0.05. RESULTS A total of 549 MPs responded. The majority of MPs were MOs (92.6%) and female (75.8%). FMSs had a greater awareness of PD when compared to MOs (p = 0.002). All MPs had good knowledge, except for the incorrect notion that excessive sugar causes PD (94.3%). Overall, FMSs had better knowledge when compared to MOs (p=0.026). The majority of MPs agreed that 'they should update their knowledge on the association between systemic disease and PD' (89.6%) and claimed that 'it was not their responsibility to examine DM patients for PD' (83.1%). Most MPs did not enquire or examine for PD in their DM patients. More FMSs (67.5%) referred patients to dentists compared to MOs (31.6%). CONCLUSION Most MPs have sufficient knowledge on PD, but a negative attitude in the management of PD in DM patients. The reasons for not referring included workload and patients refusing referral.
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- Norul Nurdiyana Nordin
- DDS (UKM), Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- BDS (Malaya), MClinDent (Malaya), Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
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- BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Melb), PhD (Toronto), Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- MD (UKM), M Med (Fam Med) (Malaya), Msc Child Mental Health (University of Leceister, UK), Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Cawangan Kesihatan, Primer, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- BDS (Egypt), M.Sc (Peridontology) (London), FDSRCPS (Glasgow), Faculty of Dentistry, UiTM Kampus Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- MBBS (Malaya), M Med (Fam Med) (Malaya), Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur Wilayah, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- MBBS (Malaya), M Med (Fam Med) (Malaya), Klinik Kesihatan Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- MBBS (Malaya), M Med (Fam Med) (Malaya), Klinik Kesihatan Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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BAŞMAN A, PEKER İ, ALTUNKAYNAK B. The Evaluation of Knowledge and Behavior of Medical Doctors about Toothbrush Disinfection. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.975806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dhir S, Bansal S, Wangnoo S, Jana D. Periodontitis and diabetes mellitus—an awareness and perception study among endocrinologists and diabetologists. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13410-021-01014-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Bawankar PV, Kolte AP, Kolte RA. Assessment of knowledge, awareness, and attitude among patients with cardiovascular disease about its association with chronic periodontitis. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2021; 25:156-161. [PMID: 33888949 PMCID: PMC8041075 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_101_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background A strong bilateral relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic periodontitis has been established for decades. However, a knowledge gap regarding this association still persists among patients. The main objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude among patients with CVD about its association with chronic periodontitis (CP). Materials and Methods This observational cross-sectional survey consisted of 500 patients with CVD. Along with information on demographic characteristics, data were collected on knowledge, awareness, and attitude of the interrelationships between periodontal disease and CVD, using a 5-point Likert scale, with 4 and 5 representing "agree" and "strongly agree," respectively. Results A significant number of the study population had no knowledge regarding the bilateral association CVD and CP. Other questions revealed limited awareness and ignorant attitude of the patients. Conclusion Within the limitations of the study, it can be concluded that there is a lack of awareness and an ignorant attitude about the bidirectional relationship between CVD and periodontitis among the CVD patients. Special efforts should be taken by dental as well as medical professionals to increase the awareness in this regard and thereby deliver quality health-care services at earlier stages.
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- Pranjali Vijaykumar Bawankar
- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Siddiqi A, Zafar S, Sharma A, Quaranta A. Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: The call for interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative care - A systematic review of the literature. J Interprof Care 2020; 36:93-101. [PMID: 33290117 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1825354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease are among the most frequently occurring conditions that have a substantial effect on the global health economy. The literature regarding medical professionals' knowledge of the bidirectional link between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease has not been analyzed systematically. The review aimed to investigate the knowledge and understanding of physicians and specialists regarding the two-way relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease and their approach to referring their patients for a dental consultation. An electronic search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases was conducted to review the studies that assessed knowledge and understanding of medical professionals regarding the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. Data from 13 included studies involved 4,027 participants: 3,256 primary care physicians and 771 medical specialists. Just over 50% of the medical professionals had an understanding of oral health and/or periodontal disease. Over one-third of medical professionals were ignorant of the relationship between oral health and diabetes mellitus. Only 30% reported ever referring their patients for an oral health assessment. Another key finding of the investigation was the absence of interprofessional collaborative care between medical and dental professionals while managing patients with diabetes mellitus. Medical professionals with an integrated knowledge of elementary oral health education and training could play a central role in the timely diagnosis and management of periodontal disease in patients living with diabetes mellitus.
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- Allauddin Siddiqi
- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Senior Lecturer/Specialist Paediatric Dentist, Discipline Lead Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Senior lecturer, School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Senior Clinical Specialist, Department of Periodontics, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Dubar M, Delatre V, Moutier C, Sy K, Agossa K. Awareness and practices of general practitioners towards the oral-systemic disease relationship: A regionwide survey in France. J Eval Clin Pract 2020; 26:1722-1730. [PMID: 31876066 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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UNLABELLED RATIONALE, AIM, AND OBJECTIVE: "Periodontal medicine" is based on evidence of interactions between periodontal disease and overall health. The aim of the present study was to assess awareness of oral-systemic disease relationship among French general practitioners (GPs) and clarify how this influences their practices in a wider effort to better integrate oral health concerns into global health care delivery. METHOD GPs registered in the north of France were invited to complete an online self-administered questionnaire through local divisions of the French Medical Board. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: socio-demographic aspects, knowledge, practices, and an overview. RESULTS The questionnaire was completed by 253 GPs. Among these, 75% were aware of the association between periodontitis (PD) and diabetes, and 53% to 59% were aware of the impact of PD on cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, and respiratory infections. Few GPs identified PD as a possible risk factor of rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer disease (35.18% and <15%, respectively); 74.31% of GPs reported never asking their patients about their periodontal health. However, a personal history of PD and professional experiences seem to influence the medical practices of GPs to include oral examination. GPs largely self-rated their knowledge of the oral-systemic disease connection as being insufficient and were favourable to completing an up-to-date training course (86.56%). CONCLUSION French GPs' knowledge about the association of PD with systemic diseases seems to be fair, but discrepancies in their daily clinical routine were found. Promisingly, a positive attitude was observed towards improving their knowledge of oral-systemic diseases link. These results indicate the importance to reinforce collaboration between medical doctors and oral health care specialists.
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- Marie Dubar
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Lille University Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Private Practice, School of Dentistry, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Public Health, School of Dentistry, Lille University Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Lille University Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Lille University Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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Paksoy T, Ustaoğlu G, Peker K. Association of socio-demographic, behavioral, and comorbidity-related factors with severity of periodontitis in Turkish patients. Aging Male 2020; 23:232-241. [PMID: 32281459 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2020.1748002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Objective: To assess the prevalence of comorbidities and periodontal diseases severity in dental patients and to determine the socio-demographic, behavioral, and comorbidity-related predictors of periodontal diseases severity.Material and methods: This retrospective study sample consisted of 2458 patients who referred to faculty dentistry clinic. Socio-demographic, behavioral, and comorbidity characteristics of study participants were collected using hospital database and self-reported questionnaire. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were used to analyze study data.Results: Of these patients, 55.2% had mild-to-moderate periodontitis and 44.8% had severe periodontitis. The severity of periodontal disease was significantly associated with the presence of comorbidity, the number of comorbidities, age, gender, income level, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Patients with severe periodontitis were more likely being a current smoker, to report drinking alcohol sometimes or every day, to be a male, to have a pulmonary disease, to have an endocrinological and metabolic disorder, to have a cardiovascular disorder and to have a neurological disorder than those with mild/moderate periodontitis. Having a hematological disorder, having a muscle, skeletal and connective tissue disorder, to be a current smoker and lower age were found to be predictors of moderate periodontitis whereas being a female and lower number of comorbidities were predictors of mild periodontitis.Conclusions: The severity of periodontitis was associated with socio-demographic, behavioral, and comorbidity characteristics of periodontal patients.
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- Tuğçe Paksoy
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Beykent University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Division of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Public Health, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Farshidi H, Nikparvar M, Rostami-Qeshmi I, Ezzati-Rad R, Piroozan A, Boushehri E. Physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practice for hypertension management: A cross-sectional study in Hormozgan province, Iran. ARYA ATHEROSCLEROSIS 2018; 14:132-138. [PMID: 30349576 PMCID: PMC6191572 DOI: 10.22122/arya.v14i3.1674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is a common risk factor for developing cardiovascular, brain, and kidney disorders; and today, it affects about one billion people worldwide. Insufficient clinical knowledge of the practitioners and family physicians and not following the guidelines has led to the improper control of hypertension. This study intended to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of general practitioners (GPs) about hypertension in Hormozgan province, Iran. METHODS This cross-sectional study used consecutive sampling method. A three-part researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic, attitude, knowledge, and practice information from 220 GPs working in Hormozgan province. RESULTS The mean and standard deviation (SD) of scores on knowledge, practice, and attitude of GPs about hypertension management were (5.00 ± 0.50), (10.00 ± 0.02) and (9.00 ± 0.15), respectively; which present a proper state. Attending training courses and increased work experience have statistically significant effects on the knowledge and attitude of GPs (P < 0.050). The only exception was the area of practice, where there was no significant relationship between the practitioners’ work experience and their practice (P = 0.266). CONCLUSION The results of this study can be utilized by decision-makers and general medicine curriculum designers to plan effective training courses for medical graduates to be used in clinical settings for health promotions.
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- Hossein Farshidi
- Associate Professor, Hormozgan Cardiovascular Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Hormozgan Cardiovascular Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- General Practitioner, Hormozgan Cardiovascular Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Hormozgan Cardiovascular Research Center AND Department of Health Education, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- PhD Candidate, Hormozgan Cardiovascular Research Center AND Department of English Language, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, School of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Boyapati R, Chinthalapani S, Ramisetti A, Salavadhi SS, Ramachandran R. Association of pentraxin and high-sensitive C-reactive protein as inflammatory biomarkers in patients with chronic periodontitis and peripheral arterial disease. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2018; 22:112-115. [PMID: 29769764 PMCID: PMC5939017 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_290_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Context: Inflammation is a common feature of both peripheral artery disease (PAD) and periodontal disease. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between PAD and periodontal disease by examining the levels of inflammatory cytokines, pentraxin-3 (PTX-3), and high-sensitive C-reactive protein from serum. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 patients were included in this cross-sectional study. Patients were divided into two groups: those with PAD (test group) and those with the non-PAD group (control group) based on ankle–brachial index values. Periodontal examinations and biochemical analysis for PTX-3 and high-sensitive C-reactive protein were performed to compare the two groups. Statistical Analysis Used: All the obtained data were sent for statistical analyses using SPSS version 18. Results: In the clinical parameters, there is statistically significant difference present between plaque index, clinical attachment loss, and periodontal inflammatory surface area with higher mean values in patients with PAD having periodontitis. There is statistical significant (P < 0.01) difference in all biochemical parameters (P < 0.05) considered in the study between PAD patients and non-PAD patients with higher mean values of total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and PTX-3. Conclusion: PTX-3 and acute-phase cytokine such as hs-CRP can be regarded as one of the best indicators to show the association between the PAD and periodontitis followed by hs-CRP, TC, very LDL (VLDL), and LDL. However, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is a poor indicator for its association with chronic periodontitis and PAD.
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- Department of Periodontics, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana, India
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Çalapkorur MU, Alkan BA, Tasdemir Z, Akcali Y, Saatçi E. Association of peripheral arterial disease with periodontal disease: analysis of inflammatory cytokines and an acute phase protein in gingival crevicular fluid and serum. J Periodontal Res 2016; 52:532-539. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- M. Unlu Çalapkorur
- Faculty of Dentistry; Department of Periodontology; Erciyes University; Kayseri Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry; Department of Periodontology; Erciyes University; Kayseri Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry; Department of Periodontology; Erciyes University; Kayseri Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery; Erciyes University; Kayseri Turkey
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- Faculty of Science; Department of Biology; Erciyes University; Kayseri Turkey
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Izuora KE, Ezeanolue EE, Neubauer MF, Gewelber CL, Allenback GL, Umpierrez GE. DENTAL LOSS AMONG AMBULATORY PATIENTS WITH DIABETES. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL ENDOCRINOLOGY 2016; 4:28-31. [PMID: 27088077 PMCID: PMC4827258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcte.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIMS There is a high prevalence of dental loss among patients with diabetes. Understanding the factors that impact dental loss in this population will aid with developing new strategies for its prevention. METHODS Using a cross-sectional study design, diabetes patients presenting for routine clinic visit were evaluated with an investigator-administered questionnaire. Data was collected on demographics, dental history, duration, control and complications of diabetes. RESULTS Among 202 subjects, 100 were female, mean age: 58.9 ± 13.2 years, duration of diabetes: 15.8 ± 11.0 years, and hemoglobin A1c: 7.7 ± 1.6%. Thirty-one patients (15.3%) had lost all their teeth and only 13 (6.4%) had all 32 of their natural teeth. Using multiple linear regression, older age (β= - 0.146; 95% CI: - 0.062 to - 0.230), not flossing (β= - 3.462; 95% CI: - 1.107 to - 5.817), and presence of diabetic retinopathy (β= - 4.271; 95% CI: - 1.307 to - 7.236) were significant predictors of dental loss. CONCLUSIONS Dental loss is common in patients with diabetes and is associated with older age, diabetic retinopathy and not flossing. In order to reduce dental loss among patients with diabetes, regular flossing should be emphasized as an important component of dental care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kenneth E Izuora
- Internal Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine - Las Vegas, 1701 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, 1700 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, 1700 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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- Office of Medical Research, University of Nevada School of Medicine - Las Vegas, Suite 290, 1701 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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- Endocrinology, Emory University School of Medicine, 100 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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Izuora KE, Ezeanolue EE, Neubauer MF, Gewelber CL, Allenback GL, Shan G, Umpierrez GE. Changes in Inflammatory and Bone Turnover Markers After Periodontal Disease Treatment in Patients With Diabetes. Am J Med Sci 2016; 351:589-94. [PMID: 27238921 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2016.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2015] [Revised: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The underlying mechanisms for increased osteopenia and fracture rates in patients with diabetes are not well understood, but may relate to chronic systemic inflammation. We assessed the effect of treating periodontal disease (POD), a cause of chronic inflammation, on inflammatory and bone turnover markers in patients with diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using an investigator-administered questionnaire, we screened a cross-section of patients presenting for routine outpatient diabetes care. We recruited 22 subjects with POD. Inflammatory and bone turnover markers were measured at baseline and 3 months following POD treatment (scaling, root planing and subantimicrobial dose doxycycline). RESULTS There were nonsignificant reductions in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (6.34-5.52mg/L, P = 0.626) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (10.37-10.01pg/mL, P = 0.617). There were nonsignificant increases in urinary C-terminal telopeptide (85.50-90.23pg/mL, P = 0.684) and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (7.45-8.79pg/mL, P = 0.074). Patients with >90% adherence with doxycycline were 6.4 times more likely to experience reduction in tumor necrosis factor-alpha (P = 0.021) and 2.8 times more likely to experience reductions in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (P = 0.133). CONCLUSIONS Treatment of POD in patients with diabetes resulted in nonsignificant lowering of inflammatory markers and nonsignificant increase in bone turnover markers. However, adherence to doxycycline therapy resulted in better treatment effects.
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- Kenneth E Izuora
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada; School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- Office of Medical Research, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
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