*Corresponding Author Address: Dr. Poonam Vinayakrao Kedar. E-mail: poonamkedar0811@gmail.com International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences Volume 04,Issue 03 Original Article A SURVEY ABOUT AWARENESS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS AMONG DENTAL INTERNS Maya Mhaske 1 ,Poonam Vinayakrao Kedar 2 *,Supriya Bansode 3 ,Neha Thakur 4 1.HOD, Dept. of Periodontics, CSMSS Dental College And Hospital, Aurangabad 2.PG Student , Dept. of Periodontics, CSMSS Dental College And Hospital, Aurangabad 3.PG Student , Dept. of Periodontics, CSMSS Dental College And Hospital, Aurangabad 4.Post Graduate , Dept. of Periodontics, CSMSS Dental College And Hospital, Aurangabad ABSTRACT: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus as a group of chronic metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. There is a bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes. In fact, periodontitis is often referred to as the sixth complication of diabetes. Objective: To assess the awareness of periodontal disease in diabetic patients, among dental interns. Methods: Across sectional survey containing 11 questions was answered by 150 dental interns from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Results: A substantial limited knowledge about the bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes in interns. Conclusion: The results of this survey indicate that dental interns have thorough knowledge about periodontitis; however, their awareness about periodontal disease in diabetic patients is limited. Keywords: Diabetes, Periodontitis, Dental Interns. INTRODUCTION: Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease characterized by destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth. It is highly prevalent (severe periodontitis affects 10–15% of adults) and has multiple negative impacts on quality of life. [1] Periodontitis induces systemic inflammation, which can aggravate systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, adverse pregnancy outcome and many more. [2] Periodontitis and diabetes are both highly prevalent conditions, and the association between these two common diseases has been recognized by dental professionals for many years. [3] There have been various studies which have demonstrated a bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes. [4,5,6] Arising from the epidemiological association, diabetes was thought to affect the periodontal status through direct effects of hyperglycemia and be indirectly modulated by advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), adducts from the glycation and oxidation of protein and lipids, leading to an overall