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Screening for High Blood Pressure at the Dentist's Office
Mohammad Abdulwahab1, Mohammad Kamal1, Ali Akbar1
1Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Health Sciences Center, Kuwait University, Jabryia, Kuwait.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
|April 11, 2022
Summary
Screening patients for high blood pressure during dental visits is effective. This approach helps detect undiagnosed hypertension and monitor those already diagnosed, improving overall cardiovascular health management.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cardiology
- Dental Medicine
Background:
- High blood pressure (hypertension) is a global health concern often asymptomatic in early stages.
- Dental settings offer a unique opportunity for early detection of hypertension.
- Routine blood pressure screening in dental offices can identify at-risk individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficiency and benefits of screening for blood pressure in dental patients.
- To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed and diagnosed hypertension within a dental patient population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the HEYER VizOR Digital Blood Pressure Monitor for all participants aged 18-85.
- Included patients with and without prior hypertension diagnosis.
- Enrolled 273 participants meeting study criteria.
Main Results:
- 50.1% of participants (n=137) exhibited high blood pressure readings.
- 38% of those with high readings were previously undiagnosed.
- 63.3% of diagnosed hypertensive patients had elevated readings, with 5.3% non-adherent to medication.
Conclusions:
- Blood pressure screening in dental offices effectively identifies high blood pressure in patients.
- This screening is a valuable tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed hypertensive individuals.
- Implementing routine blood pressure checks at dental visits is recommended for enhanced public health surveillance.
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