Dentists’ Awareness of Hypertension



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Abstract

Oral diseases and cardiovascular disease are interrelated chronic conditions that are widely prevalent and have serious consequences for the economy and health, considerably reducing patients’ quality of life. Modern research indicates a close connection between hypertension and oral diseases, particularly periodontitis.

Hypertension and its complications are among the main medical conditions that prompt dentists to refer patients to other specialists, sometimes requiring postponement or cancellation of dental procedures. Insufficient awareness among dentists about the timely and optimal management of patients with elevated blood pressure, along with a lack of attention to preventive measures, can lead to delays in treatment and, in some cases, to irreversible complications. This underscores the critical importance of dentists having the necessary knowledge about hypertension, as well as skills in providing emergency care to such patients.

In this regard, special attention should be paid to dentists’ awareness of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including elevated blood pressure. This article analyzes current data on dentists’ awareness of the interrelationship between oral diseases and hypertension. It presents the results of scientific research emphasizing the need to foster cardiovascular awareness in dental practice.

About the authors

Aziza I. Sabirova

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin

Email: azizasabirova@bk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8055-6233
SPIN-code: 6728-5165
Scopus Author ID: 57205315458

MD, Cand. Sci, (Medicine), Assistant Professor, Depart. of Operative Dentistry

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Olesia O. Karshina

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin

Author for correspondence.
Email: o.o.karshina@krsu.kg
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-9077-7679
SPIN-code: 2868-9979
Scopus Author ID: 59180779000

postgraduate student, senior lecturer, Depart. of therapy № 2

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Jusup Erkin uulu

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin

Email: kbhwik@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-4869-2778
SPIN-code: 2960-9557

Lecturer, Depart. of Surgical Dentistry

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Ilgiz A. Asylbekov

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin

Email: ilga.2000@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0003-9107-8419

Lecturer, Depart. of Surgical Dentistry

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Chyngyz D. Barataliev

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin

Email: barataliev.ch@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-3071-8819

Lecturer, Depart. of Surgical Dentistry

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Ibragim S. Sabirov

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the First President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin; Osh State University

Email: sabirov_is@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8387-5800
SPIN-code: 2222-5544
Scopus Author ID: 57194725251

MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor, Head, Depart. of therapy № 2

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek; Osh

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