Assessment of knowledge among Ayurveda Professionals on the interrelationship between periodontal health and systemic health and their attitude towards integrated clinical practice - A cross-sectional survey
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Interrelationship, Interdisciplinary health care, Ayurveda professionals, periodontitis, knowledge, attitudeAbstract
Background: Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, has been increasingly recognized for its bidirectional relationship with various systemic conditions, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and respiratory disorders. Previous studies have indicated a knowledge gap among
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