Attitude of Physicians towards Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus Screening in Dental Clinics in Thailand.

Manatsara PanakhupIntouch LertpanomwanChayaphat PajonklaewTawepong Arayapisit Suraphong YumaPatr PujarernTharee ChampiratNaiyana BuranachadPornpoj FuangtharnthipChanita Tantipoj

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

The majority of participating physicians have adequate knowledge about the bidirectional relationship between DM and PD. They have a positive attitude towards DM screening in dental setting. The collaboration between physicians and dental professionals should be established to reduce the number of undiagnosed DM patients and enhance the medical care of DM patients.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance