Purpose: Untreated and poorly controlled diabetes causes increased levels of blood
glucose associated with poor periodontal disease outcomes. Dental hygienists can play a …

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 …

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 …

Purpose: Evidence supporting the link between periodontal disease and systemic disease
continues to grow. To date, little is known about how dental professionals incorporate this …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine certified diabetes educators'(CDE)
knowledge, behaviors and opinions about periodontal disease and diabetes. Methods: A 33 …

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to collaborate with the School of Nursing and
School of Dentistry to determine the feasibility of screening patients for diabetes/prediabetes …

Purpose: The objective of this pilot study was to demonstrate the number of patients at
increased risk for type 2 diabetes development using a validated survey; and to assess the …

Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the utilization of medical and dental services
by dental patients at two dental school hospitals and to approximate the number of patients …

Abstract Objectives Most Americans see dentists at least once a year. Chair‐side screening
and referral may improve diagnosis of prediabetes and diabetes. In this study, we developed …

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine general dentists' attitudes and
practices related to patients with diabetes, a major public health issue with oral …