| – | Answer | Interns | GP* | Periodontists | Other Dentists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is periodontal disease a complication of diabetes mellitus? | Yes | 91.9 | 93.0 | 75.0 | 87.2 |
| Should diabetic patients be routinely referred to a dentist? | Yes | 96.8 | 97.3 | 96.4 | 97.1 |
| Does active periodontal disease have an influence on the glucose level of the diabetic patient? | Yes | 62.9 | 61.0 | 92.9 | 54.1 |
| Does periodontal treatment have an effect on the glucose level of the diabetic patient? | Yes | 48.4 | 47.6 | 89.3 | 44.2 |
| Is HbA1C the best and most accurate lab test for control of diabetes mellitus patients? | Yes | 69.3 | 56.1 | 85.7 | 60.0 |
| Is periodontitis an independent risk factor to develop myocardial infarction? | Yes | 50.8 | 56.9 | 46.2 | 45.3 |
| Does periodontal treatment have an effect in reducing systemic inflammatory markers? | Yes | 70.5 | 82.8 | 88.5 | 77.6 |
| Is gingival enlargement the most common oral manifestation for Nifedipine? | Yes | 78.7 | 78.2 | 96.2 | 70.2 |
| Can dental treatment be proceeded without stopping aspirin? | Yes | 60.7 | 63.8 | 46.2 | 53.4 |
| Do you have to stop aspirin (≥3 days) before proceeding with dental treatment? | Yes | 29.5 | 32.8 | 50.0 | 36.6 |
| Do you believe that active periodontal disease may lead to preterm delivery and low birth weight? | Yes | 48.3 | 47.6 | 84.6 | 48.4 |
| What is the best trimester of pregnancy to perform elective dental treatment? | Second | 86.2 | 93.5 | 80.8 | 86.2 |