Online Toolkit Improves Integrated Approaches to Dental Care

2016-08-03

Successful outcomes in oral health often depend on how well the rest of the body is doing—and vice versa. So, many dental practices and other

Chronic Periodontitis Linked to Lacunar Infarct and Strokes

2016-07-21

Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain have found a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, a type of cerebral small

Better Oral Care for Diabetics Could Reduce Healthcare Costs

2016-05-10

There is a reciprocal link between oral health and diabetes, as improvements in one often leads to improvements in the other. But tracking the oral

Investment in dental health of diabetic patients could save NHS millions

2016-05-10

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

Periodontitis Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Mortality

2016-02-19

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.

Periodontal Treatment Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics

2016-01-11

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,

CDC study: People with diabetes lose twice as many teeth

2015-12-22

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

Diabetics Still Face a Greater Risk of Tooth Loss

2015-12-07

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.

ADA 2015: Diabetes, periodontitis, stroke link stressed

2015-11-12

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

New campaign educates about oral health and diabetes

2015-11-12

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

New study links type 1 diabetes and sleep apnea

2015-06-09

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

Missing Teeth May Foreshadow Cardiovascular Incidents

2015-06-08

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