Table 4 Physician’s education concerning the impact of oral health on systemic health
Questions | Endocrinologists (n = 23) | Genaral health physicians (n = 98) | P value | Total (n = 121) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Did you receive any education on oral health during your studies? | ||||
 Never | 6 (26.1%) | 28 (28.6%) | 0.965 | 34 (28.1%) |
 Rarely | 14 (60.9%) | 53 (54.1%) | 67 (55.3%) | |
 Sometimes | 3 (13%) | 13 (13.3%) | 16 (13.2%) | |
 Often | 0 | 2 (2%) | 2 (1.7%) | |
 Always | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 No answer | 0 | 2 (2%) | 2 (1.7%) | |
Were you made aware of periodontal problems in diabetic patients during your training? | ||||
 Never | 4 (17.4%) | 42 (42.9%) | 0.046* | 46 (38%) |
 Rarely | 12 (52.1%) | 40 (40.8%) | 52 (42.9%) | |
 Sometimes | 6 (26.1%) | 13 (13.3%) | 19 (15.7%) | |
 Often | 1 (4.4%) | 1 (1%) | 2 (1.7%) | |
 Always | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 No answer | 0 | 2 (2%) | 2 (1.7%) | |
What other sources of information regarding the link between diabetes and periodontal disease have you received? (multiple answers) | ||||
 Media | 1 (4.3%) | 9 (9.2%) | 0.685 | 10 (8.3%) |
 Medical literature | 7 (30.4%) | 29 (29.6%) | 0.999 | 36 (29.8%) |
 Clinical experience | 9 (39.1%) | 36 (36.7%) | 0.999 | 45 (37.2%) |
 Continuing education/conferences | 7 (30.4%) | 40 (40.8%) | 0.495 | 47 (38.8%) |
 None of the above | 10 (43.5%) | 35 (35.7%) | 0.650 | 45 (37.2%) |