Prakash Poudel|Rhonda Griffiths|Vincent Wong|Amit Arora|Jeff R. Flack|Chee L Khoo|Ajesh George
Oral health knowledge, attitudes and care practices of people with diabetes: a systematic review
Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University|Ingham Institute|Ingham Institute|South Western Sydney Local Health District|Royal Australian College of General Practitioners|Ingham Institute
people uncontrolled diabetes greater risk several oral health problems particularly periodontal gum disease periodontal disease also impacts diabetes control good oral hygiene regular dental visits recommended prevent manage oral health problems several studies conducted assess oral health knowledge attitudes practices people diabetes yet review findings yet undertaken aim systematic review synthesize current evidence knowledge attitudes practices people diabetes relation oral health care systematic search literature carried five databases using key search terms inclusion criteria 1 published english language 2 2000 november 2017 3 conducted persons type diabetes ages 4 explored least one study outcome knowledge attitude practices toward oral health care 5 used quantitative methods data collection restrictions placed quality setting study total 28 studies met inclusion criteria studies included total 27894 people diabetes conducted 14 countries review found people diabetes inadequate oral health knowledge poor oral health attitudes fewer dental visits rarely receive oral health education dental referrals care providers provision oral health education diabetes care providers referral dentists required associated improved oral health behaviours among patients overall people diabetes limited oral health knowledge poor oral health behaviours therefore essential educate patients increased risk oral health problems motivate good oral health behaviours facilitate access dental care