Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Amongst Gynecologists and Pediatricians About Oral Health in Mangalore City: A Questionnaire Survey

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Authors

  • Shenoy Ramya
     Assistant Professor, Department of Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore ,IN
  • Rao Ashwini
     Professor and Head, Department of Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore ,IN
  • Rao Arathi
     Professor, Department of Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore ,IN
  • Tamarkar Mamata
     Specialist Resident, Department of Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore ,IN

Keywords:

Gynecologists Ecologists, Pediatricians, Knowledge, Oral Health, Questionnaire Study
Endodontics

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate pediatricians' and gynecologists' knowledge, attitude and practice about oral health in Mangalore city. Pre-tested questionnaire containing close ended questions comprised of 11 and 10 questions for Gynecologists and Pediatricians respectively. Total sample comprised of forty nine Pediatricians and thirty three Gynecologists of Mangalore city. The present study showed pediatrician had better knowledge about oral health compared to gynecologists.

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2018-10-15

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Ramya, S., Ashwini, R., Arathi, R., & Mamata, T. (2018). Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Amongst Gynecologists and Pediatricians About Oral Health in Mangalore City: A Questionnaire Survey. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 26(1), 39–40. Retrieved from http://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/jpfa/article/view/22290

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Volume 26, Issue 1, March 2012

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Original Articles

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