Gingival Crevicular Blood Glucose Levels: Is it a Reliable Tool for Screening Diabetes in a Dental Office?

Aim: Periodontal disease is associated with gingival bleeding. Thus, the present study was aimed towards evaluating, whether the blood oozing during routine periodontal examination can be used for evaluating blood glucose levels.

Materials And Methods: A total of 100 patients reporting to Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, within the age group of 25-55 years were enrolled.

Oral health related knowledge, attitude, and practice among the pre-university students of Mysore city.

Objectives: To determine the oral health related behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pre-university students of Mysore city.

Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 1000 pre-university students of Mysore city.

Results: Statistical tests such as percentage distribution and Chi-square were used.