Journal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year
: 2016  |  Volume : 6  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 85--88

Periodontal knowledge and awareness among South Indian medical professionals: A questionnaire-based survey


G Sivaram, Divya Kumar, Puja Hariepriya, Jennifer Jeyaruby 
 Department of Periodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. G Sivaram
Department of periodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Uthandi, Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu
India

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of periodontal disease, its etiology and management among medical professionals. Materials and Methods: The 300 medical professionals included in this questionnaire-based survey comprised of doctors from government medical colleges and consultants in various specialties in private hospitals and clinics. The participants comprised of equal numbers of subjects in the medical profession including interns, postgraduates, and consultants. Results: The results from the questionnaire-based survey indicated that knowledge about periodontal terminologies was high among medical professionals. However, mixed response was elicited regarding the etiology, treatment, and current trends in periodontal practice. Conclusion: Awareness and knowledge of periodontal terminologies, the etiopathogenesis, treatment options and the current therapeutic trends amongst medical professionals can greatly contribute towards motivating patients for treatment and also provide necessary referrals.


How to cite this article:
Sivaram G, Kumar D, Hariepriya P, Jeyaruby J. Periodontal knowledge and awareness among South Indian medical professionals: A questionnaire-based survey.J Educ Ethics Dent 2016;6:85-88


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Sivaram G, Kumar D, Hariepriya P, Jeyaruby J. Periodontal knowledge and awareness among South Indian medical professionals: A questionnaire-based survey. J Educ Ethics Dent [serial online] 2016 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];6:85-88
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