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Diabetes: Page 3
New study links missing teeth and diabetes risk
By
Tony Edwards
Is there a link between missing teeth and a patient's risk of developing diabetes? The findings of a new study, presented on March 19 at the 2018 Endocrine Society annual meeting, suggest there is. Researchers found a connection between a decline in glucose tolerance and an increased number of missing teeth.
March 20, 2018
Review confirms link between perio disease and diabetes
By
Theresa Pablos
A new systematic review further supports the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. Periodontal treatment moderately but significantly improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes, the authors found.
January 29, 2018
Perio treatment has hidden benefit for diabetes patients
By
Theresa Pablos
Nonsurgical periodontal treatment may positively impact the lives of patients with diabetes, even when it does not directly improve diabetes indicators. The findings come from a new study investigating the effects of scaling and root planing on patients with type 2 diabetes.
December 5, 2017
Epidemic periodontitis rates found in type 2 diabetes patients
By
Tony Edwards
Do you have adult patients with type 2 diabetes? Do you screen them for periodontal disease? The findings of a new study suggest the problem is wider than expected.
August 6, 2017
Patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontitis
By
Tony Edwards
Periodontal disease is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. But are patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontal disease than those with type 1 diabetes? Researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients were more likely to have periodontitis and gingivitis, and they presented their findings at the recent American Diabetes Association's annual meeting.
June 21, 2017
Perio treatment aids heart health in people with diabetes
By
Lori Roniger
Does periodontal treatment improve the overall health of people with diabetes? A new study examined the effects of periodontal interventions on cardiovascular disease in patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes, and found that some therapeutic treatments may reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
May 11, 2017
CDC study: People with diabetes lose twice as many teeth
By
Theresa Pablos
Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The researchers also found tooth loss is especially prominent for non-Hispanic black people with diabetes.
December 22, 2015
New campaign educates about oral health and diabetes
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
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 diabetes with the 30 Days of Laughter campaign.
November 12, 2015
ADA 2015: Diabetes, periodontitis, stroke link stressed
By
Tony Edwards
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 to a presentation at the recent ADA 2015 annual meeting.
November 12, 2015
Help your patients during American Diabetes Month
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
November is American Diabetes Month, and two doctors have tips to help your dental patients stay health.
November 5, 2015
New study links type 1 diabetes and sleep apnea
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have found a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study presented at this week's American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in Boston.
June 9, 2015
Delta Dental of NJ to offer in-office A1c diabetes testing
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of New Jersey is launching a pilot program for July that enables a group of its network providers to incorporate A1c screenings for patients at risk for diabetes, and also encourages screenings and appropriate referrals for patients presenting with signs and/or symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
May 28, 2015
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