The oral health status, behaviours and knowledge of patients with cardiovascular disease in Sydney Australia: a cross-sectional survey

• DOI: 10.1186/s12903-018-0697-x
• Publication Date: 2019-01-11T11:30:09Z
• Authors: Paula Sanchez; Bronwyn Everett; Yenna Salamonson; Julie Redfern; Shilpi Ajwani; Sameer Bhole; Joshua Bishop; Karen Lintern; Samantha Nolan; Rohan Rajaratnam; Maria Sheehan; Fiona Skarligos; Lissa Spencer; Ravi Srinivas; Ajesh George
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Periodontal disease is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular and it recommended internationally that patients with should engage in preventative oral health practices attend regular dental care visits. This study aimed to explore the status, behaviours knowledge of disease.A cross-sectional questionnaire containing 31 items was administered from cardiac rehabilitation outpatient clinics Sydney Australia 2016-2017.Of 318 surveyed, 81.1% reported having at least one problem. Over third (41.2%) participants had not seen dentist preceding 12 months 10.7% received any healthcare information setting. Those valvular conditions were more likely have compared those other (40.6% versus 7.4%, p < 0.001). Only half adequate knowledge.Despite high incidence problems, many lacked about health, receiving providers difficulty accessing services. Further research needed develop strategies this area.