Periodontal Health and Diabetes

Periodontal Treatment Saves 1800 Dollars per Year for Diabetes Patients

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....

Blood Dental Procedures Can Be Used to Screen for Diabetes

Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c. Having dentists find those patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes and then referring them to their primary care doctor could have...

AirFloss - Flossing without Floss

AirFloss - Flossing without Floss Sonicare AirFloss is specially designed to give your...

Dentists: The Forgotten Link

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

Treating Gum Disease Lowers Blood Sugars

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...

Periodontal Disease Can Lead To Gestational Diabetes

A new study has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they

Issue 95 Item 9 Gum Disease May be Tied to Diabetes

ANTIBIOTIC CURBS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS and brushing, flossing could stave off common form of disease