| – | Answer | Interns % | Internal/Family Medicine % | Other Physicians % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is periodontal disease a complication of diabetes mellitus? | Yes | 58.3 | 88.9 | 79.6 |
| Should diabetic patients be routinely referred to a dentist? | Yes | 58.3 | 87.3 | 77.3 |
| Does active periodontal disease have an influence on the glucose level of the diabetic patient? | Yes | 33.3 | 62 | 63.6 |
| Does periodontal treatment have an effect on the glucose level of the diabetic patient? | Yes | 8.3 | 50.8 | 47.7 |
| Is HbA1C the best and most accurate lab test for control of diabetes mellitus patients? | Yes | 91.7 | 98.4 | 88.6 |
| Is periodontitis an independent risk factor to develop myocardial infarction? | Yes | 16.7 | 27.9 | 39.6 |
| Does periodontal treatment have an effect in reducing systemic inflammatory markers? | Yes | 50 | 68.9 | 67.4 |
| Is gingival enlargement the most common oral manifestation for Nifedipine? | Yes | 16.7 | 57.4 | 30.2 |
| Can dental treatment be proceeded without stopping aspirin? | Yes | 71.9 | 39.3 | 23.3 |
| Do you have to stop aspirin (≥3 days) before proceeding with dental treatment? | Yes | 33.3 | 54.1 | 51.2 |
| Do you believe that active periodontal disease may lead to preterm delivery and low birth weight? | Yes | 8.3 | 29.5 | 30.0 |
| What is the best trimester of pregnancy to perform elective dental treatment? | Second | 25.0 | 71.0 | 30.0 |