Diabetes Patients Can Use Special Mouth Rinse to Help Treat Gum Disease
Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as … more
Diabetes
The Ability to Chew Properly May Improve Blood Sugar Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
If you’re a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: … more
A Connection Between Diabetes, Oral Health and Dementia Highlights the Importance of Dental Care
A new study shows “having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults,” shares NYU Rory … more
Diabetes & Dental Hygiene
November is Diabetes Awareness Month—an ideal time for dental hygienists across Canada to remind us of the important connections between diabetes and oral health. According … more
Periodontal Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Chronic Diseases and Periodontal Health Every 24 hours, 480 Canadian men and women are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 In 2019, 11 million Canadians … more
Study May Explain Why People with Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are Prone to Tooth Decay
People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: reduced strength … more
Study Examines Connection Between Oral and General Health in Patients with Diabetes
Individuals with diabetes are at greater risk of developing oral health issues, like gum disease, yet care for these linked health issues are usually disconnected, … more
Treating Oral Disease Could Yield T2DM-Related Cost Savings
Providing nonsurgical periodontal treatment to patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and periodontitis may significantly reduce tooth loss and diabetes-related microvascular diseases via improved glycemic … more
Integrating Preventive Oral Healthcare Into The Medical Management Of Diabetes: Early Findings From A Toronto Pilot Study
The integration of services is a route increasingly taken by healthcare organizations to improve outcomes and access, and to reduce costs. A new American study … more
People with Diabetes Not Visiting the Dentist
Adults with diabetes are less likely to visit the dentist than people with prediabetes or without diabetes, finds a new study led by researchers at … more
85 Per Cent of Canadian Dentists Perform Patient Health Assessments
Dental professionals are being held responsible for recognizing their patients’ areas of poor health, especially outside their mouths. In a recent survey conducted by Oral … more
Diabetes and Dental Hygiene
On November 14, Canadian dental hygienists will join more than 1 billion people worldwide in marking World Diabetes Day. As primary health care providers, dental … more
Children with Type 2 Diabetes Proven to Have Poorer Oral Health
The first study of oral health in children with Type 2 diabetes, including those who are obese, has found that these children tend to have … more
Workshop Explores Link Between Gum Disease and Diabetes
Experts from the fields of gum health and diabetes met in Madrid on February 19 and 20 for the Perio-Diabetes Workshop, a pioneering international summit … more
Dental Hygienists Help and Show Support for World Diabetes Day
On November 14, Canadian dental hygienists will join more than 1 billion people worldwide in marking World Diabetes Day. As primary health care providers, dental … more