Awareness Of Periodontal Disease Research Articles

An Infodemiological Study on Google Search Trends for 'Gum Bleeding': Demographic, Economic, and Temporal Perspectives

ABSTRACT
 Purpose: The presented study was aimed to investigate the level of interest in gingival bleeding among internet users and its relationship with. demographic. economic and temporal variables.
 Materials and Methods: In this study. the relative search volume of the term "gum bleeding" both quarterly and annually from the data provided by Google Trends for 2017-2021 was analysed. The provincial level of interest in this term was analyzed along with the gross domestic product. population. data on illiteracy and data on dental visit obtained from the Turkish Statistical Institute and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey. Statistical significance was set at p0.05). Analysis of quarter-based data showed a lower volume for the term in the third quarters each of 2021. 2020. and 2018 compared to the other quarters (p=0.012. p=0.035. p 0.05).
 Conclusion: The outcomes revealed that gingival bleeding. an early sign of periodontal disease. exhibits seasonal variations. with a decrease during the summer months. No direct relationship was observed between provincial interest level and any variables. Google Trends data provides valuable insights into user interest in gingival bleeding. contributing to the understanding of public awareness of periodontal diseases.

Development of an application and proposal of recommendations to increase awareness of periodontal diseases for patients: concepts, rationale, and use

Objective: To develop an application for patients aimed at promoting disease awareness and making evidence-based recommendations to seek professional care or preventive strategies. Materials and Methods: Three expert periodontists identified parameters that, according to the evidence, could represent sociodemographic characteristics, signs, symptoms, or medical conditions that can be important to alert the patient about periodontal health. Each parameter was transformed into a self-questionnaire with a single response, which could be completed using a web application. A focus group was convened with professionals and patients who provided feedback on understanding and relevance and made suggestions for improvement. Results: Several meetings were held to analyze all the possible characteristics/parameters/situations/habits involved in periodontal diseases. The parameters taken into account were bleeding, mobility or loss of teeth due to mobility, gingival recession, visible plaque or calculus, redness or swelling, halitosis, age group to which the patient belongs, frequency of visits to the dentist, diabetes, smoking habit, use of toothpaste, and use of devices for interdental hygiene. To achieve the simplicity of the application, the experts transformed the parameters into 12 questions. Conclusion: The use of this tool in a structured manner helps achieve better patient-professional communication and provides guidance throughout the use of preventive strategies.

Relationship between the levels of awareness and knowledge of periodontitis in diabetic patients at a Dental Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis are the most prevalent human diseases. Diabetes worsens the periodontal condition, but periodontitis also hampers glycemic control in diabetic patients. Based on staging and grading, the latest periodontitis classification puts DM as one of the grade modifiers. Periodic periodontal maintenance prevents reinfection and could help people with diabetes maintain effective glycemic control. Dental health education and periodontal disease awareness are crucially needed for diabetic patients, especially during the pandemic. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between levels of awareness and knowledge of periodontitis in diabetic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A closed-ended questionnaire was distributed to new patients referred to the Periodontology Clinic of the Dental Hospital of Universitas Indonesia. Patients’ data were collected during the COVID-19 pandemic from January to June 2021. Results: Eighty-four patients participated, of which 34.5 % were diabetic patients with periodontitis. Statistically, significant differences (P < 0.05) were found between levels of awareness and knowledge of periodontitis among diabetic patients and nondiabetic patients (both groups are suffering periodontitis). Awareness and knowledge of periodontitis are inversely correlated with their current clinical periodontal status, therefore patients with less awareness and knowledge have more severe periodontitis. Conclusion: Lack of awareness and knowledge of periodontitis was found among both nondiabetic and diabetic periodontitis patients. Dental health education is required to improve understanding and awareness of the relationship between periodontitis and DM.

Evaluation of knowledge about and attitudes towards toothbrush disinfection, personal plaque control, and periodontal diseases of patients presenting to dental clinics.

The present study aims to evaluate patients' knowledge about toothbrush disinfection (TBD), plaque control, knowledge, and awareness of periodontal diseases (P-knowledge and P-awareness). The study enrolled 121 participants (70 women and 51 men). Participants were asked to fill out a survey containing questions about demographic characteristics, toothbrushing habits, toothbrush storage conditions, toothpaste use, TBD, P-knowledge, and P-awareness. The periodontal clinical parameters (GI, PI, PPD, CAL, BOP, and GR) and DMFT index were recorded. The patients were informed about TBD, and 1 month later, the participants were contacted again and asked whether they disinfected their toothbrushes. The participants (51.2%) do not have any knowledge about TBD. Most of those who reported disinfecting their toothbrushes think that washing toothbrushes with tap water is disinfection (23.1%). One month after the TBD training, only 36.3% of the participants reported that they disinfected, albeit not regularly, their toothbrushes with white vinegar. While there was no statistically significant relationship between genders in terms of visiting dentists, a significant relationship was found between genders in terms of toothbrushing frequency (p < 0.05). P-awareness was found to be "medium" while P-knowledge was at a "low" level. While there was no statistically significant difference between income levels in terms of P-knowledge levels, a significant difference was found between genders and educational backgrounds in terms of P-knowledge levels (p < 0.05). The results of the study suggest that the participants do not have enough knowledge about toothbrush storage conditions, toothpaste sharing, and TBD. Collaborating with dental hygienists to raise awareness about oral health and TBD may have a positive impact.

Awareness of Periodontal Disease And its Influence on Systemic Health: A Survey Among Medical Professionals in State of Rajasthan (bikaner Subdivision).”

Background: Since past few decades, it is established that periodontitis has powerful influence on various systemic conditions. To maintain general health among the medical professionals this bidirectional link between periodontal and systemic health should be acquainted. &#x0D; Aims: To evaluate knowledge, awareness and orientation of medical professionals towards periodontal diseases and its influence on systemic health in state of Rajasthan (Bikaner sub division). To aware medical professionals for overall improved health care delivery system and motivate referrals to periodontists in systemically ill patients.&#x0D; Method and Material: Prepared questionnaire data was gathered from 503 medical professionals of various medical institutions in state of Rajasthan (Bikaner sub division). Study spanned from June 2019 to August 2019. Data was tabulated in Microsoft Excel sheet and subjected to statistical analysis. Mean and standard deviations of measurements per group were calculated, and differences between two groups were determined using chi square test.&#x0D; Results: Majority of participants had basic knowledge regarding periodontal diseases but clinical orientation and practice behavior were very limited. Most of them were aware regarding systemic effects of periodontal diseases like chronic heart diseases, diabetes but were unaware of likely effects of periodontal diseases on conditions such as adverse pregnancy outcomes (PTLBW, PROM, and Preeclampsia) and hospital acquired pneumonia.&#x0D; Conclusion: Medical practitioners had insufficient knowledge and limited clinical orientation about periodontal diseases and its potential influence on systemic conditions. This emphasizes need for periodontal education in medical field.

Awareness of Periodontal Diseases and its associated Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Women attending a Tertiary Care Center

Introduction: Periodontal diseases are associated with high levels of gram-negative periodontal pathogens that apparently increase abundantly in the presence of pregnancy-associated hormones. Endotoxins from gram-negative bacteria enter the circulation at high levels to stimulate the production of inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators which are potent inducers of labor. The present study was conducted to assess oral health awareness and experience among pregnant women attending a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 167 pregnant women visiting a tertiary care center using self- administered structured questionnaire consisting of questions related to knowledge and awareness regarding periodontal diseases and its possible associated adverse pregnancy outcomes. Results: Of the total participants, 55.7% said that they did not think gum disease can have adverse pregnancy outcomes. Only 35.9% had, at some point, consulted a dentist for bleeding gums and 36.5% of them had gingival enlargement during pregnancy but 46.1% said that they should wait for the delivery before they could do any dental treatment. Also, 40.1% did not know the safe trimester to undergo dental treatment and only 20.4% said the second trimester was the safest to undergo any dental procedure. Conclusions: The study showed that awareness and knowledge of periodontal health among pregnant women was not satisfactory. Keywords: Awareness; adverse pregnancy; periodontal disease; pregnancy outcomes.

Awareness about the periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus interrelationship among diabetic patients

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The awareness about bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus (DM) is not well known among the Malaysian population. This study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness of periodontal disease (PD)-DM interrelationship and self-reported periodontal health among patients with DM. METHODS: Patients who attended the diabetic clinic were systematically and randomly invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. Consented participants completed a validated self-administered questionnaire and provided information on socio-demographic background, oral hygiene practice, periodontal health status, and awareness about whether there is relationship between PD and DM. The level of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was obtained from the medical record. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out using SPSS software with P < 0.05 considered as significant. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients with DM with a mean age of 62.20 ± 9.55 years participated in the study. The mean duration of living with DM was 10.62 ± 6.52 years and that for HbA1c level was 9.08 ± 2.24 mmol/l. About 53% of the participants had signs of PD, but only 22% perceived that they had PD. Only 15% were aware of the PD-DM interrelationship. The odds of knowing the definition and cause of PD and believing that oral health could be better without DM were greater in participants who had the awareness compared to those without awareness (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: This study showed that patients with DM had a low level of awareness about PD-DM interrelationship which could be due to a lack of understanding about PD. It is recommended that patients with DM should be referred to a dental clinic for oral health counselling.

Patient Awareness of Oral Health and Periodontal Disease as a Potential Risk Factor of Breast Cancer

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is a public health problem and the most frequent malignancy among women. Oral health is important and directly related to the overall general health of the body; it is dependent and related to oral health knowledge and oral hygiene behavior. Several studies have associated links between BC and periodontal disease (PD). The aim of the study was to assess oral health and periodontal disease awareness and potential risk factors of BC in a sample of Jeddah residents. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 106 adults with a self-answered questionnaire in the framework of a community service initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Health on the occasion of the world BC month, where the college students participated in. Results: In our study population, 68.68% of participants expressed proper oral hygiene awareness, while merely 42.72% identified the correct risk factors of BC. Only 12.3% had awareness of PD as a potential risk factor of BC, and their awareness was measured against their oral hygiene and periodontal health awareness, where 92.3% acknowledged the negative effect of oral hygiene neglect on the overall body health, 76.9% heard of dental plaque biofilm, and only 23.1% identified it as the causative of PD. Finally, 61.5% cleaned their teeth twice a day in accordance with the recommendations of the Saudi Dental Society. Conclusion: There is an urgent need for comprehensive educational programs to promote correct oral hygiene practice and educate on its positive impact on the overall body health. The knowledge and awareness on BC and PD can still rise by community services and awareness campaigns throughout the city of Jeddah.

Assessment of the awareness of periodontal diseases and oral hygiene practice among various healthcare professionals: A cross sectional study

Oral health is an important component of general health that influences quality of life which affect appearance and psychological activities of person. Oral diseases have impact on overall systemic health. So doctor must play active role in educating their patients about role of oral diseases in their overall health To assess the awareness of periodontal diseases and oral hygiene practice among healthcare professionals.A total of 200 participants were selected from Ayurveda College, Homeopathic Medical College and two other hospitals for this study. Convenience sampling is used here.: 50 participants from each group were selected for study. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions based on assessment of oral hygiene practice, knowledge of periodontal diseases and to promote oral hygiene. Collected data was analyzed statistically using SPSS version 24 and utilized for statistical analysis. Pearson Chi-square test was used to evaluate differences between different variables and level of statistical significance was P &amp;#60; 0.05. : Homeopathy participants were more concerned about their oral healthcare comparing other groups. About 62% of Ayurveda and Homeopathy participants were able to identify dental patients and refer them for proper dental care. All the groups have knowledge regarding periodontal diseases. Although healthcare professionals who had undergone previous dental visit had some awareness regarding oral diseases, oral health knowledge was poor among healthcare professionals. There is also a need to enhance awareness of healthcare practitioners about periodontal disease.

Assessment of Awareness of Periodontal Disease among Dental Undergraduates: A Questionnaire Study

Background: Periodontal disease has become a major public health problem in India with a high prevalence. Conventionally, it is believed that regular dental prophylaxis and maintenance of oral hygiene is sufficient for the prevention or control of gingival diseases, and yet there are patients undergoing various periodontal surgeries in everyday life. Periodontology treats the body as one unit, and hence, there should be in-depth knowledge of systematic diseases and their relation with the oral cavity. The awareness about the scope of periodontology and the major as well as minor surgeries is very low among the population as among the undergraduate students. This questionnaire survey was undertaken to judge the same and subsequently, if required, provide awareness. Methodology: The blinded questionnaire survey was undertaken among all the dental colleges from Pune, namely, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental college (Pimpri), Sinhgad Dental College (Pune), Rangoonwala Dental College (Pune), and Bharti Vidyapeeth Dental College (Pune). A total of 150 students from the final year of all colleges voluntarily participated in the study. As it was a triple blinded study, no gender bias was obtained in the result. Results: On getting the results and statistical analysis using SPSS Version 11.5 software, it was found that dental undergraduate students (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) had superficial knowledge about maintenance of periodontal health, namely the students could tell the importance of chlorhexidine mouth wash but were unable to tell the appropriate method of use. Many students were not able to differentiate between the symptoms of the periodontal abscess and periapical abscess. The importance of implant landmarks and basic knowledge about the pull of frenal attachment was lacking among the majority of the participants among all the three colleges. Conclusion: It can be stated that periodontal awareness among dental undergraduates was lacking in regard to its application toward the surgeries and its importance with systemic diseases as diabetes and hypertension. This bridge of ignorance must be crossed so that patients can be rightly educated by in earliest stage, and the importance of the branch of periodontology can be duly given. Note: Please note source file has more reviewer queries found, please check and confirm

Periodontal awareness in medical students of Andhra Pradesh, India - A Survey

: To assess the awareness of periodontal disease, its treatment modalities and its possible association with systemic diseases/conditions, in medical students. A customized questionnaire was designed for circulating among medical students (Interns &amp; post-graduates) of colleges in Andhra Pradesh and the data collected was analyzed.493 medical students responded to the survey. Of these, a significant number understood that there could be a probable link between periodontal disease and systemic illness/conditions, role of smoking in periodontal disease as well as the treatment modalities of this disease. The medical students surveyed demonstrated a moderate knowledge of periodontal disease, and its role in the etiology and progression of systemic diseases.To Evaluate the awareness of significance of periodontal health and disease in medical students. Results demonstrate a moderate knowledge of periodontal disease in medical students.

An explorative study of the current practice and attitude towards the management of chronic periodontitis by general dental practitioners in the West Midlands.

Aims To assess the management of chronic periodontitis (CP) in general dental practices based in the West Midlands against the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) guidelines and determine whether this varies between NHS, private and mixed sector practices. To examine general dental practitioners' (GDPs') attitudes towards the management of periodontitis, the implementation of the BSP guidelines and explore their suggestions for improved management of the disease.Materials and methods A semi-structured telephone interview was conducted with eight dentists to construct an online questionnaire. Using the NHS Choices database, the practice managers of 30 dental practices were contacted and asked to distribute the online questionnaire to all GDPs within their practice.Results One hundred and three GDPs completed the questionnaire; several dentists indicated their management would not align with the BSP recommendations. Dentists do not believe the BSP guidelines are easy to implement in NHS practice.Discussion Areas where dentists are falling short of the BSP guidelines include periodontal charting, indications for root surface debridement (RSD) and antimicrobials. These topics should be highlighted to dentists. Dentists would prefer NHS remuneration to reflect the time and effort spent, better access to secondary care and increased awareness of periodontal diseases among patients.Conclusion This study identifies clear areas where dentists are not following the BSP guidelines and provides insight from a GDP's perspective to improve the management of CP in practice.

Awareness of periodontal disease and systemic health interrelationship amongst the general population of Kelambakkam, Chennai: A cross sectional survey

Awareness of periodontal disease and systemic health interrelationship amongst the general population of Kelambakkam, Chennai: A cross sectional survey

Awareness Of Medical Students Regarding Periodontal Disease In Diabetic Patients In A Private Dental College of Karachi

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of periodontal disease among medical students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (BUMDC) while treating diabetic patients. Study design and Setting: It was a cross sectional study conducted in Bahria University Medical and Dental College (BUMDC) Karachi. Methodology: This study included participants currently studying in 3rd, 4th and final year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in BUMDC Karachi. Questionnaire was divided into two parts, in the first part, demographic details and year of study were asked, in the second part, questions regarding diabetes mellitus and its complications were included. Total of 384 participants participated in the study and the data was statistically analyzed using responses SPSS version 23. Results: All the participants successfully completed the questionnaire so the response rate was 100% in this study. From 384 participants, 37% were male and 63% were female. The majority of the students were aged between 22-23 years. About 64.1% of respondents thought that they were aware of periodontal disease in diabetic patients whereas only 19.5% individual had knowledge of periodontitis. Also around 44% of medical students could not specify clinical manifestations in periodontitis and only 48.4% participants could state the periodontal manifestations present in diabetic mellitus. Conclusion: It is concluded from the study that medical students have very limited knowledge regarding periodontal disease and its association with diabetes mellitus. Very few medical students were informed about referring the diabetic patients to the dental surgeon.

Non-clinical factors associated with referral to periodontal specialists.

There is a limited body of literature exploring referral relationships between general dental practitioners and periodontists. Clinical and non-clinical factors associated with the referral process are rarely considered however a better understanding of these will improve the general dentist practitioner and periodontal specialist relationship and benefit patient management. This study investigated which non-clinical factors have an association with the referral of patients by general dental practitioners to periodontists in Tasmania, Australia. A questionnaire was emailed to registered general dental practitioners in Tasmania, Australia and information collected on demographics, referral patterns, and potential factors which may influence referral. Response rate was 44.5%. Non-clinical factors that influenced referral were previous treatment by a periodontist (70.8%), a complex medical history (56.8%), the patient's reluctance to undergo periodontal treatment, medico-legal reasons, patient awareness of periodontal disease (47.3%), and lack of training (43.2%). Patients frequently declined periodontal referral due to cost (66.2%), oral health not being a priority (55.4%), or inconvenience (46.6%). The most important periodontist qualities were their reputation (84.0%), patient feedback (81.3%), ease of communication (72.0%), report quality (68.0%), and location (62.7%). Non-clinical factors, such as practice type-, general dental practitioner-, patient-, periodontist-related factors are associated with referral by general dental practitioners to periodontists for periodontal management.

Knowledge and awareness of periodontal diseases among Jordanian University students: A cross-sectional study.

Background:Oral health plays an important role to maintain the general health. Therefore, controlling periodontal diseases may have a profound health effect. The importance of oral health is still a neglected and ignored social issue because most of the people are unaware of the relationship between oral health and systemic diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of periodontal diseases among Jordan University of science and technology students.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted by distributing self-administered structured questionnaires to 906 university students between the ages of 18–30 years after obtaining their verbal consents.Results:A total of 906 students completed the questionnaire. Majority of students reported that they brush their teeth regularly while only 5.1% of students admitted that they never clean their teeth. Roughly one-quarter of students could define dental plaque correctly. A high “percentage” of females and medical students were more aware concerning gum inflammation signs and symptoms than males and students from faculties of engineering and science. Students of medical specialties and females were more aware of the relationship between smoking, diabetes mellitus, and heart diseases on the one hand and periodontal diseases on the other hand compared to opposite comparative groups. A low proportion of students were aware that proper scaling was not harmful to the teeth.Conclusions:In general, our study demonstrated that university students had poor knowledge regarding the etiology of periodontal diseases as well as the role of conventional treatment in maintaining good oral health by preventing the inflammatory process.

Periodontal disease awareness in pregnant women in eastern Black Sea region and its relationship with socioeconomic level

Periodontal disease awareness in pregnant women in eastern Black Sea region and its relationship with socioeconomic level

A study of periodontal disease awareness amongst third-year nursing students

Nurses make up a large portion of health care professionals, are part of the first line of health care and in a position to provide health education, advice and referrals for patients at high risk of experiencing systemic diseases such as cancers and life-threatening illnesses that are often firstly evident in the mouth. Objectives: To assess final-year nursing students about their awareness of periodontal disease and its impact on general health; and to ascertain their knowledge about the periodontal links to systemic disease as well as their perceived knowledge and abilities to provide informed advice and referrals to at-risk patients. Hypothesis: Third-year nursing students are limited in their awareness and knowledge of periodontal disease. Conclusion: The results showed that they have a sound level of general knowledge regarding issues relating to periodontal disease. However, a majority indicated a lack of confidence and suggested more oral health knowledge should be provided within their nursing curriculum.

Periodontitis Awareness Amongst the General Public: A Critical Systematic Review to Identify Gaps of Knowledge.

Poor awareness of periodontal diseases and their consequences has been reported as the most frequent reason for periodontal treatment failure on a community basis. This study aims to identify the most relevant gaps of knowledge about periodontal diseases among the general public and to disclose whether these gaps are culturally consistent. Systematic searches were conducted of the EMBASE, PubMed, and SciELO databases (1998 to November 2014). The search strategy was "periodontitis OR periodontal disease" and "knowledge OR awareness" as keywords and free text. Papers were included if they reported on community-based, quantitative studies undertaken on adult individuals. A total of 2,330 references were identified (1,567 single papers), and six papers were finally selected. Raw data were grouped into nine dimensions of periodontal knowledge: 1) awareness; 2) etiology; 3) associated risks; 4) signs and symptoms; 5) risk factors; 6) treatment; 7) general knowledge; 8) prevention; and 9) attitudes. This classification recognized disease awareness (80%), etiology (75%), and periodontal-related risks (71.43%) as the most important knowledge deficits among the general public. These findings were confirmed by weighted data analysis. The number of available community-based investigations on periodontal knowledge is scarce and restricted to areas with a very high level of human development. Gaps of knowledge exist in every geographic area, with the most relevant issues of low awareness and poor knowledge about the etiology of periodontal diseases and their relation with systemic disorders. These results highlight the need for local, community-based investigations about periodontal knowledge and barriers hampering early diagnosis, as well as for adequate educational interventions focused on these issues.

Awareness of periodontal disease and its management among medical faculty in Guntur district: A questionnaire-based study

Aim:The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of periodontal disease, its influence on general health, and attitude toward periodontal disease management among medical faculty in Guntur district.Materials and Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 150 medical faculty members from different specialties in Guntur district were included in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was prepared based on knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys to assess the awareness of periodontal disease and its management.Results:Majority of the study participants (82%) had a previous dental visit. Only 31.3% believed that plaque is the major cause for periodontal disease. 56.7% responded that the relation between periodontal disease and systemic diseases is bidirectional. Only 39.3% were aware that periodontal disease is a risk factor for preterm low-birth weight infants. 52.6% of the medical faculty thought that scaling causes loss of enamel. 54.7% were aware that light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation is used in the periodontal treatment. Medical professionals who visited specialist in their previous dental visit obtained mean periodontal score (5.35 ± 1.686) greater than those who had visited general dentist and the difference is statistically significant (0.024).Conclusion:This study clearly demonstrates that medical practitioners had fair knowledge about various aspects of periodontal disease. This was particularly evident among those who have had a previous visit to a dentist. It was also found that young professionals with limited experience in the profession had better knowledge.