Knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners regarding the association of oral health and systemic diseases; a survey-based study in Riyadh

Authors : Sara Alowaini, Duaa Alsharqi, Shahzeb H Ansari

DOI : 10.18231/j.idjsr.2020.022

Volume : 8

Issue : 3

Year : 2020

Page No : 108-113

Dental specialists in Saudi Arabia see an expanding number of patients with systemic conditions. The association between dental conditions and systemic diseases is a known factor, and the knowledge in treating such systemically compromised patients due to the changes occurring in the oral cavity is needed for better diagnosis and treatment. Hence this cross-sectional survey was conducted to know the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners regarding the association of oral health and systemic diseases in Riyadh.

Keywords: Knowledge, Oral health, Systemic diseases.


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