Knowledge of dentists about epilepsy and their attitude toward the dental treatment of epileptic patients: a survey of dentists in Peshawar - Pakistan

The relationship of epilepsy with society, knowledge of people, attitude, and how may it affect the access of people with epilepsy to dental care. A questionnaire that explored facts about the knowledge, attitude and willingness to provide dental care to people with epilepsy was delivered to 129 dentists personally in the city of Peshawar [KPK], Pakistan. Of the 129 respondents, 10.9% were general dentists. Knowledge was patchy about the epidemiology, causes, treatment and recognition of epilepsy. 44% of dentists did not think that they could safely treat patient of epilepsy in their offices. Lack of knowledge and negative attitude towards epilepsy may affect the access to dental care for people with epilepsy