Table 2 The respondent’s knowledge of the initial clinical manifestation and etiology of periodontitis in relation to profession
Statement | Physicians (n (%)) | Dentists (n (%)) | Total (n (%)) | p* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bleeding gums is the first sign of periodontitis | 508 (68.7) | 466 (82.9) | 974 (74.8) | < 0,001 |
Poor oral hygiene and dental biofilm are the main etiological factors of periodontitis | 395 (53.4) | 507 (90.2) | 902 (69.3) | < 0,001 |