Periodontal

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Periodontal Disease is more common in those with diabetes and now we are seeing that it is also increases the risk of cancer.

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.

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 …

Saliva may be a marker for both periodontal disease activity and hyperglycemia in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

54 Million Americans have pre-diabetes and according to a new study, periodontal disease can be a possible cause.

A new study appears to suggest that treating periodontal disease can improve endothelial dysfunction, with investigators showing that aggressively treating periodontal disease, a potential source of low-grade inflammation, results in a long-term improvement in vascular function.