There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a prospective study of Swedish twins indicates.
Read More »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
Read More »New Perspectives In Oral Care For Those With Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes
Charles W. Martin, DDS, founded DentistryForDiabetics, a nationwide group of dentists committed to helping those with diabetes. He authored the book Don’t Sugarcoat it: The Story of Diabetes and Dentistry and we are happy that he has joined our editorial staff. Please read his first commentary New Perspectives in Oral …
Read More »Treating Gum Disease Lowers Medical Costs for Diabetics
The study also showed that combined medical and pharmaceutical monthly costs were 10 percent lower for patients who received one or two periodontal procedures annually.
Read More »Periodontal Disease Independently Predicts New Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Read More »Gum Disease Tied To Diabetes Risk
Now we can add gum disease to the list of medical problems that people with diabetes are at risk for. Dentists should be added to the diabetes team, so when diabetic patients are sitting in the dentists chair, your dentist can help in the education process.
Read More »Periodontal Disease Associated With Increased Cancer Risk
Periodontal Disease is more common in those with diabetes and now we are seeing that it is also increases the risk of cancer.
Read More »Periodontal Disease Causes Gestational Diabetes In Pregnant Women
A study has found evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes than pregnant women with healthy gums.
Read More »Diabetes Mellitus And Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases.
This week’s new tool is all about dental health and diabetes. Brian L. Mealey DDS, MS Department of Periodontics University of Texas San Antonio has written an opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity on the relationship of Diabetes mellitus and inflammatory periodontal diseases. Click here to read what he has …
Read More »Saliva A Marker for Type 2 Diabetes
Saliva may be a marker for both periodontal disease activity and hyperglycemia in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
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