In this review, the authors propose an overall hypothetical working model that suggests a
connection between the complex association of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and …

IN BRIEF This review focuses on the relationship between diabetes and periodontal infection
and potential mechanisms involved in local and systemic disease progression. In addition, …

The early reports of a linkage between periodontitis and atherosclerosis have garnered
further support by additional data generated by several investigative teams in many different …

OBJECTIVE: Diabetes has been linked with more severe periodontal disease and with coronary
heart disease (CHD). The purpose of this study was to determine if periodontal infection …

Hypertension is a chronic illness affecting more than a billion people worldwide. The high
prevalence of the disease among the American population is concerning and must be …

Objective: This study assesses knowledge of oral cancer risk factors, clinical signs, and oral
cancer examination experience among North Carolina adults. Methods: A statewide random …

Background Dentists play a critical role in the early detection of oral and pharyngeal cancer (OPC).
The authors administered a survey that assessed the level of knowledge among …

Periodontal disease (PD), a severe form of gum disease, is among the most prevalent chronic
infection in humans and is associated with complex microbial synergistic dysbiosis in the …

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice behaviors of one state's
internists and endocrinologists who treat patients with any type of diabetes. A thirty‐five‐item …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the educational preparedness of medical and dental professionals
to reduce the burden of OPC through planning effective cancer control strategies such as …