Knowledge Levels and Attitudes of Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Periodontal Health: A Cross-sectional Study

Year 2022, Volume: 23 Issue: 3, 296 - 302, 30.09.2022

Gizem Torumtay Cin , Semin Melahat Fenkçi

Abstract

Objective: In our research, we determined the oral health behaviors and knowledge levels of the Turkish population with diabetes.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a self-reported questionnaire was used to assess the oral health practices, knowledge, and awareness items of the patients with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Results: A total of 439 respondents completed the questionnaire in a 6-month period. A majority of the participants (67%) were unaware about diabetesperiodontal disease relationship. However, only 9.6% of patients with diabetes were referred to a dentist for oral health. The rate of participants who received information about diabetes related increased periodontal risks by dentists was 19.4%.
Conclusion: Our findings showed that type 2 patients with diabetes had poor attitudes and knowledge about oral health.

Keywords

Oral hygiene , diabetes , periodontal disease

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