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(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2015) Medrano Atencio, Luis Enrique; Ascanoa Olazo, Jimmy Antonio
This research was conducted at the National School of Professional Development of the Peruvian Dental College, with the objective of determining the level of knowledge about Diabetes Mellitus among dental surgeons. The study was descriptive and cross-sectional. Materials and Methods: The population consisted of 150 dental surgeons, both male and female, and the entire population was studied. Results: It was observed that 74% of the respondents had a regular level of knowledge about Diabetes Mellitus. Regarding Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, 33.33% of the respondents knew about the disease, with 36.17% of females and 30.36% of males being knowledgeable about this type of diabetes. Additionally, 37.21% of respondents from national universities and 32.71% from private universities knew about this type of diabetes, and regarding years of dental practice, 58.33% of those with 6 years of practice and 43.48% with 1 year of practice were the most knowledgeable about Type 1 Diabetes. Concerning Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, 31.33% of respondents knew about the disease, with 32.98% of females and 28.57% of males being knowledgeable. Additionally, 39.53% from national universities and 28.04% from private universities knew about this type of diabetes. In terms of years of dental practice, 50.00% of those with 5 years of practice and 38.10% with 2 years of practice were the most knowledgeable. Regarding the level of knowledge on the dental management of patients with Diabetes Mellitus, 41.11% knew the correct dental management. Conclusions: It is concluded that the level of knowledge among dental surgeons at the National School of Professional Development of the Peruvian Dental College is regular.