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<Journal>
<PublisherName></PublisherName>
<JournalTitle>International Journal of Preventive Medicine</JournalTitle>
<Issn>2008-7802</Issn>
<Volume>3</Volume>
<Issue>11</Issue>
<PubDate>
<Year>2012</Year>
<Month>02</Month>
<Day>19</Day>
</PubDate>
</Journal>
<ArticleTitle>Diabetes and Oral Health: A Case-Control Study</ArticleTitle>
<FirstPage>386</FirstPage>
<LastPage>386</LastPage>
<AuthorList>
<Author>
<FirstName>Jayanna</FirstName>
<MiddleName>Vinayak</MiddleName>
<LastName>Bharateesh</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Community Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Agalakote, Karnataka, India. bharteshmds1973@yahoo.com</Affiliation>
</Author>
<Author>
<FirstName>Mansoor</FirstName>
<LastName>Ahmed</LastName>
</Author>
<Author>
<FirstName>Ganganna</FirstName>
<LastName>Kokila</LastName>
</Author>
</AuthorList>
<History>
<PubDate>
<Year>2011</Year>
<Month>10</Month>
<Day>14</Day>
</PubDate>
<PubDate>
<Year>2012</Year>
<Month>02</Month>
<Day>17</Day>
</PubDate>
<PubDate>
<Year>2012</Year>
<Month>02</Month>
<Day>17</Day>
</PubDate>
</History>
<Abstract>Background: Diabetes mellitus, according to World Health Organization (WHO) is a silent epidemic which affects large number of people around the world and is directly related to the oral health status of the patients. Objectives: To know the prevalence of common dental diseases such as dental caries, periodontal diseases (pyorrhea), and treatment needs in a group of adult diabetic patients in private medical establishments of Tumkur city, south India, in comparison with non-diabetic patients. To create awareness among general medical practitioners about the common oral manifestations of diabetes and the importance of periodical dental check up for diabetics. Methods: A group of 300 diabetic patients (males = 186, females = 114) and a control group of 300 non-diabetics (males = 180, females = 120) matched by age and sex were examined according to WHO criteria, for a period of eight months. Results: The prevalence of dental caries was comparatively more in non-diabetics (32.3%) than in diabetics (13.6%). However, the prevalence of periodontal diseases (pyorrhea) was more in diabetics (92.6%) when compared to non-diabetics (83%). Conclusions: Oral health is an integral part of general health. Though dental caries was comparatively low in diabetics, periodontal status was compromised. Complex treatment needs was more in the diabetics (58%) when compared to controls (41%). Regular follow-up of dental problems of the diabetics and oral health education is much required. Key words: Dental caries, diabetes, oral health awareness, pyorrhea</Abstract>
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