Do patients ask you about the link between perio disease and heart disease? |
333 total votes |
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| 48% |
| a. Yes |
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| 52% |
| b. No |
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Do patients ask you about the link between perio disease and diabetes? |
307 total votes |
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| 39% |
| a. Yes |
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| 61% |
| b. No |
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If you suspect a patient might have undiagnosed diabetes, do you: |
306 total votes |
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| 88% |
| a. Tell the patient and suggest they see their physician |
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| 1% |
| b. Note it in the chart, but don't discuss it with the patient |
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| 11% |
| c. Don't tell the patient, but bring it to the attention of the dentist |
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Do patients ask you about the link between perio disease and cancer? |
309 total votes |
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| 8% |
| a. Yes |
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| 92% |
| b. No |
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Do patients ask you about the link between perio disease and arthritis? |
309 total votes |
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| 8% |
| a. Yes |
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| 92% |
| b. No |
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Do patients ask you about the link between perio disease and pregnancy? |
314 total votes |
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| 42% |
| a. Yes |
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| 58% |
| b. No |
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When treating a pregnant woman with periodontitis, do you: |
312 total votes |
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| 3% |
| a. Suggest more frequent hygiene visits |
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| 13% |
| b. Discuss the link between periodontitis and pregnancy |
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| 82% |
| c. Both of the above |
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| 2% |
| d. None of the above |
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Does your practice recommend blood tests? |
310 total votes |
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| 20% |
| a. Yes |
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| 80% |
| b. No |
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Dentistry now has a professional organization focused on oral systemic health, the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. Have you heard of this organization? |
314 total votes |
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| 72% |
| a. I’ve never heard of this organization |
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| 21% |
| b. I have heard of this group, but am not a member |
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| 7% |
| c. I am a member of AAOSH |
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Who is your favorite speaker on the oral systemic link? |
0 total votes |
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