Gingival crevicular blood collected at the dental visit can be used to screen for diabetes and monitor glycemic control for many at-risk patients, according to
Dental implants have aided many people but diabetics haven’t necessarily reaped the benefits the way others have. Diabetics see the ability for their wounds to
A new study has added to the mounting evidence on the harmful effects of the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is found in epoxy
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is now offering an additional dental cleaning per benefit period for certain plan members who are pregnant or who
Last Monday I spent an away day at a football stadium to educate myself in managing my type two diabetes. Organised by Diabetes UK and sponsored
The risk for head and neck cancer (HNC) was almost 50% higher in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) than in individuals without DM in a
Modulating the responses of B cells in blood cells may effectively treat or prevent the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and periodontitis simultaneously, according to
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of patients with diabetes improve their oral health by using health coaching. The research
There is a lot of supportive literature on screening dental patients for conditions such as hypertension and cholesterol, and now a new field trial has
Periodontal health may play an important role in the management of diabetes, according to a new consensus report from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
A dentist can be a valuable member of a patient’s diabetes healthcare team to help check for signs of gum disease and provide tips to
Educating adolescent patients with diabetes about oral hygiene can go a long way toward improving their overall health, according to a study presented at the