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Periodontitis and Type 2 Diabetes Linked

Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013

Type 2 diabetes exhibited an even stronger association with risk of periodontitis among those who consumed few fruits and vegetables, noted the study authors, from the Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry.

EASD: New EASD/ADA Position Paper Shifts Treatment Goals with 7 Key Points

Posted: Tuesday, October 09, 2012

A new position statement for treatment of type 2 diabetes treatment focuses on the individual patient rather than a "one number fits all" HbA1c target.

Periodontal Treatment Saves 1800 Dollars per Year for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Monday, April 09, 2012

Patients with diabetes who are treated for periodontal disease are less likely to see a physician and less likely to be hospitalized. Furthermore, they cost the healthcare system $1800 less per patient per year....

Diabetes Linked to Tooth Decay

Posted: Sunday, September 04, 2011

Research has found a link between diabetes and dental problems.

Dentists: The Forgotten Link

Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Researchers say that dentists can help identify patients with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.

Regular Dental Checkups Can Help Detect Diabetes and Prevent Periodontal Disease

Posted: Monday, November 29, 2010

A group of dental companies are reminding people that regular visits to the dentist can help alert patients when they are at risk for the disease.

Fish Oil Might Help Fight Gum Disease

Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Study found eating moderate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids was beneficial for patients with periodontal disease. Patients with diabetes have increased incidence and severity of periodontal disease not accounted for by differences in the subgingival microbial infection. Poor glycemic control has been consistently associated with periodontal disease severity.

Reducing the Risk of CVD in Patients with Periodontitis

Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

More evidence for dentists being part of the diabetes team: cardiologists and other physicians who manage patients with CVD should collaborate with dentists to moderate cardiovascular risk in patients who also suffer from periodontitis.

Treating Gum Disease Lowers Blood Sugars

Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010

The researchers said their findings highlighted the need for dentists to be part of the diabetes medical team along with doctors, dietitians, nurses and pharmacists working together in the treatment of people with diabetes. Infections increase blood sugars, periodontal disease is an infection, therefore we can assume that treating periodontal disease can improve diabetes control.

Effect of Periodontal Treatment on Glycemic Control of Diabetic Patients

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

There is growing evidence that periodontitis may affect general health. This study by university researchers from the Netherlands was assigned to explore the robustness of observations that periodontal therapy leads to the improvement of glycemic control in diabetic patients.