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Frequencyof Medical Conditions in Patients of LowSocioeconomic Status Seeking Dental Treatment
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Frequencyof Medical Conditions in Patients of LowSocioeconomic Status Seeking Dental Treatment
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
ABSTRACT:Objective:To determine the frequency of medical conditions prevalent in an area of inhabitants with low socioeconomic statusseeking dental treatmentMaterials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was performed employing medical histories of 341 patients reporting fordental treatment from June 2011- December 2011 at Baqai Dental College Hospital (BDCH).A questionnaire was designedconsisting of demographic data and various common systemic diseases. The doctors on duty in the Department of Oral Diagnosisand Radiology were briefed about filling out the questionnaire and requested to fill one for each patient coming to BDCH fordental treatment. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.Results:The data was compiled keeping in view the most common prevailing disease in dental patients and relationship betweengender and occurrence of systemic diseases.The results revealed that amon...
