Diabetes mellitus is a serious chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions in the
United States. The consequences of the disease are significant and costly. Managing this …

Diabetes mellitus, specifically type 2 diabetes, is one of the major public health issues facing
the world in the 21st Century. This article summarizes the rapid changes in the management …

With the number of diabetic patients in the United States on the rise and the close
association now known to exist between diabetes and periodontal disease, it is critical that …

Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach is a practical tool for
dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus …

Given the increasing incidence of diabetes in the United States and the risk for more severe
periodontal disease in individuals with poorly controlled diabetes, it is essential to provide …

Diabetes mellitus is a condition resulting from loss of production of insulin, or insufficient
production/insulin resistance leading to high blood glucose levels. Management of the …

Background Dentists play a major role as part of an allied health team in providing oral care
to patients with diabetes. As such, they may detect undiagnosed cases of diabetes and refer …

Diabetes mellitus is an etiologically and clinically heterogeneous group of metabolic
disorders that share the commonality of hyperglycemia. Long-term hyperglycemia produces …

Background The purpose of this article is to help dental patients learn more about diabetes,
including its prevention and treatment. Clinicians can use the article to help patients …

Background. Increasing incidence of diabetes in the United States and risk for more severe
periodontal disease in individuals with poorly controlled diabetes make it essential to …