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ASSESSMENT OF PERIODONTAL HEALTH AWARENESS USING A SELF-REPORTED QUESTIONNAIRE AMONG THE PATIENTS VISITING A DENTAL COLLEGE IN BANGALORE

Dr. Darshan B. Mundinamane, *Dr. Reshmi V. Nair, Dr. Suchetha Aghanashini, Dr. Sapna Nadiger, Dr. Apoorva Sokke Mallikarjunappa and Dr. Divya Bhat

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Abstract

Aim: The study aims to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice measures regarding oral health awareness among the general population in Bangalore through a printed questionnaire. Materials and methods: A total of hundred patients were included in the study. Periodontal health awareness was assessed with the help of a structured questionnaire composed of eleven questions. Informed consent was obtained and printed questionnaires were given to all the patients. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed statistically. Results: All the questions were acknowledged and were statistically significant. The question on the presence of gum disease was found to be statistically significant (P

Keywords: Periodontal health; Self-awareness; Questionnaire.