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Awareness about oral health in diabetic patients- A cross-sectional study

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Author Details : Maya S Indurkar, Krutika Thakur*, Sanjiv Indurkar

Volume : 1, Issue : 3, Year : 2018

Article Page : 53-56

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2018.012

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Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease affecting all age groups and is one of the main causes for mortality and morbidity. Association between diabetes and periodontitis has been proven in the past and can be responsible for progression and complications of periodontitis.
Materials and Methods: 300 diabetic patients were given a questionnaire. Data was collected regarding the awareness among about the correlation between diabetes and periodontitis. Data was statistically analyzed using chi square test.
Results: On analysis, there was evident lack of awareness about the relation between diabetes and periodontitis.
Conclusion: There is a need to create awareness about how diabetes not only affects the general health but also affects the oral health of diabetic patients. They should also be motivated to maintain better oral hygiene and quit habits such as tobacco chewing, smoking, alcohol etc.

Keywords: Diabetes, Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Oral health, Gum health

How to cite : Indurkar M S, Thakur K, Indurkar S , Awareness about oral health in diabetic patients- A cross-sectional study. J Nutr Metab Health Sci 2018;1(3):53-56

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