*, Swati Pralhad and Thomas , Betsy S (2011) Periodontal Awareness in different Health Care Professionals: a questionnaire survey. Journal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry, 1 (2). pp. 64-67.
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Abstract
Aim: To assess the awareness of oral hygiene, periodontal disease and availability of treatment techniques among medical professionals. Materials and Methods: One hundred and fifty medical professionals were interviewed through a questionnaire. Those interviewed included an equal number of medical interns, postgraduates, and consultants. Results and conclusion: A positive attitude towards dental and periodontal check and the treatment needs was observed among those questioned. The difference was statistically significant among the groups. However, inputs from this survey can be used to organize periodontal health programs and for planning of joint ventures
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Awareness; health care professionals; periodontal health |
Subjects: | Dentistry > MCODS Mangalore > Periodontics |
Depositing User: | KMCMLR User |
Date Deposited: | 26 Nov 2012 06:18 |
Last Modified: | 26 Nov 2012 06:18 |
URI: | http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/77633 |
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