Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Medical Practitioners Towards Dental Care In Rural Areas Of Davangere Taluk

Background: The roles of physicians in oral healthcare delivery are very important due to the unequal distribution of the low oral health manpower as well as the lack of awareness of patients concerning the treatment of oral health problems by dentists Material and Method: The present study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dental awareness among medical practitioners in Davangere, Karnataka, India. The present study is Cross-sectional survey conducted among the medical practitioner. India. 250 medical practitioners from 4 different zones (75 from each zone) were randomly selected for the present study. The data pertaining to their knowledge, attitude and practice about oral health was gathered using a self administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics Results: Majority of the medical doctors were aware that there existed a relation between oral health and general health and were not aware that, Caries is infectious and transmissible from mother to child. Screening and referral by healthcare professionals may benefit their patients by improving access to dental care. Therefore, there is a need to educate doctors about oral health and general health.