EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ABOUT PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND ITS TREATMENTAMONG RURAL PUBLIC IN KANPUR CITY, UTTAR PRADESH

Abstract

Background: Periodontal diseases, which are linked to a variety of systemic diseases, are common in rural India, where the majority of the population lives. Access to dental care is a major issue for the rural population, so dental health education is a necessary prerequisite for improving periodontal health. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge related to periodontal disease, its impact on systemic health and to assess the attitude towards periodontal treatment among rural population of Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh.