Treating diabetic patients with gum disease early could save millions in healthcare costs Treating the dental health of those suffering with diabetes early could save
Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than patients with chronic kidney disease alone, according to the University of Birmingham.
Multiple studies have established connections between periodontitis and diabetes, indicating a cyclical relationship where one condition exacerbates the other. A recent review of multiple studies,
Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The
There is a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontitis: one can lead to the other, and when both occur, they can make each other worse.
Most of your patients may be unaware that they may have periodontal disease, but some patients may also be unaware that they have diabetes, according
Colgate has partnered with the American Diabetes Association and former NSync member Joey Fatone to help raise awareness about the link between oral health and
Researchers have found a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study presented at this
Advanced tooth loss is usually a sign that a person has a history of inflammatory oral diseases, according to a recent study. The University of
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
