Dentists’ Attitudes toward Diabetes Mellitus Screening in Thai Dental Clinics

• Main Authors: Chanita Tantipoj, Thaksaporn Sirichanyaphong, Jiratchaya Nuntachurat, Kriddichon Ruetaijetjaroen, Narin Hiransuthikul, Patr Pujarern, Pornpoj Fuangtharnthip, Siribang On Piboonniyom Khovidhunkit
• Other Authors: Mahidol University, Faculty of Dentistry
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Environmental Science; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/73985
• Institution: Mahidol University

Diabetes mellitus (DM), especially type 2 DM, has become a common problem worldwide. Previous studies have demonstrated that chairside screening can effectively identify undetected type 2 DM patients. This study was conducted to determine dentists’ attitudes toward DM screening in dental clinics. A...