Research Hub
Welcome to the Research Hub – your go-to source for concise, digestible summaries of the latest research on the connection between periodontitis and diabetes. Explore key findings on topics such as how periodontal inflammation affects glycaemic control and the benefits of periodontal treatment.
Our summaries provide quick insights, but they are not exhaustive. For a complete understanding of each study’s methodology, results, and implications, we encourage you to review the original research articles. Please note that the Periodontitis-Diabetes hub is not responsible for inaccuracies or misinterpretations of condensed content.
For more guidance on understanding research, including how to interpret studies and evaluate their findings, visit the ‘Colgate Professional Website’ and search for ‘Understanding Research in Dentistry.’
Dive into the science and uncover the powerful link between oral and systemic health!
Featured posts
27.05.24
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Gum disease can damage the tissues that hold teeth in place.…
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07.03.24
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Many people think about sugar in relation to tooth decay or…
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11.02.24
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Blood glucose can be above the usual range before diabetes develops.…
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19.02.23
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Dental implants can develop inflammation in the surrounding gum and bone.…
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06.07.22
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Researchers are studying whether changes in gum health are connected with…
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14.04.22
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Periodontitis is gum disease that damages the tissues supporting the teeth.…
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14.12.21
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose first diagnosed during pregnancy. Researchers…
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24.10.18
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Inflammation from gum disease may be relevant to diabetes management. This…
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23.06.17
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Healthcare services need to consider both the benefits and costs of…
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14.08.13
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Metabolic syndrome describes a combination of health risks, such as raised…
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27.27.2024
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Gum disease can damage the tissues that hold teeth in place.…
Read more
07.7.2024
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Many people think about sugar in relation to tooth decay or…
Read more
11.11.2024
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Blood glucose can be above the usual range before diabetes develops.…
Read more
19.19.2023
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Dental implants can develop inflammation in the surrounding gum and bone.…
Read more
06.6.2022
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Researchers are studying whether changes in gum health are connected with…
Read more
14.14.2022
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Periodontitis is gum disease that damages the tissues supporting the teeth.…
Read more
14.14.2021
3 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose first diagnosed during pregnancy. Researchers…
Read more
24.24.2018
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Inflammation from gum disease may be relevant to diabetes management. This…
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23.23.2017
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Healthcare services need to consider both the benefits and costs of…
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14.14.2013
4 mins to read
Background + Aims: Why does this matter? Metabolic syndrome describes a combination of health risks, such as raised…
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11.02.24
Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about 35% of adults in the United States (US), or roughly 88 million people. While it serves as a significant indicator for developing diabetes, prediabetes is reversible, with around 13% of individuals returning to normal glucose levels. Managing risk factors during the prediabetic phase could alleviate the diabetes burden, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
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11.02.24
Professional cleaning below the gumline is sometimes combined with antibiotics, lasers or other products. Some additions appeared to improve particular measurements, including gum pocket depth or HbA1c.
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05.02.24
Molars do much of the work of chewing, but their shape can make advanced gum disease harder to manage. About 82% of molars were retained across the pooled studies.
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03.01.24
Trials suggest gum treatment can sometimes improve blood glucose, but everyday dental care may produce different results. There was no clear overall difference in HbA1c change.
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23.12.23
Diabetes and severe gum disease can share risk factors and biological pathways. Severe periodontitis was more common among people with diabetes or prediabetes than among those with glucose in the usual range.
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12.12.23
After active gum treatment, follow-up visits aim to maintain health and identify areas needing further care. People with more advanced disease were more likely to need surgery during maintenance and generally accumulated higher costs.
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15.11.23
Researchers are interested in whether gum disease is associated with wider health outcomes among people living with diabetes. Moderate or severe gum disease was associated with a higher rate of death during follow-up, including cardiovascular deaths.
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18.10.23
The mouth and lungs share exposures such as smoking, and inflammation may connect their health. Reported gum problems were associated with a slightly greater likelihood of airflow limitation and a higher rate of later COPD diagnosis.
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19.09.23
A diagnosis of advanced periodontitis can be worrying. Many of the long-term attenders kept most of their teeth, while a smaller group lost substantially more.
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03.09.23
Persistently high glucose may change how immune cells behave. High glucose was associated with more bone loss, inflammation and markers of cellular ageing.
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Research Hub
Welcome to the Research Hub – your go-to source for concise, digestible summaries of the latest research on the connection between periodontitis and diabetes. Explore key findings on topics such as how periodontal inflammation affects glycaemic control and the benefits of periodontal treatment.
Our summaries provide quick insights, but they are not exhaustive. For a complete understanding of each study’s methodology, results, and implications, we encourage you to review the original research articles. Please note that the Periodontitis-Diabetes hub is not responsible for inaccuracies or misinterpretations of condensed content.
For more guidance on understanding research, including how to interpret studies and evaluate their findings, visit the ‘Colgate Professional Website’ and search for ‘Understanding Research in Dentistry.’
Dive into the science and uncover the powerful link between oral and systemic health!
Featured posts
27.05.24
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Periodontitis is associated with several systemic conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.…
Read more
07.03.24
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues that support teeth. Diet…
Read more
11.02.24
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about…
Read more
19.02.23
6 mins to read
Background + Aims: Peri-implant diseases (PIDs), including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are significant complications that…
Read more
06.07.22
5 mins to read
Background + Aims: Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of…
Read more
14.04.22
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to…
Read more
14.12.21
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to the destruction of tooth-supporting…
Read more
24.10.18
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: The global rise in type 2 diabetes is a significant contributor to…
Read more
23.06.17
10 mins to read
Background + Aims: There is increasing evidence linking periodontal inflammation to elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)…
Read more
14.08.13
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors, including insulin resistance…
Read more
27.27.2024
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Periodontitis is associated with several systemic conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.…
Read more
07.7.2024
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues that support teeth. Diet…
Read more
11.11.2024
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about…
Read more
19.19.2023
6 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Peri-implant diseases (PIDs), including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are significant complications that…
Read more
06.6.2022
5 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of…
Read more
14.14.2022
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to…
Read more
14.14.2021
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to the destruction of tooth-supporting…
Read more
24.24.2018
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims The global rise in type 2 diabetes is a significant contributor to…
Read more
23.23.2017
10 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims There is increasing evidence linking periodontal inflammation to elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)…
Read more
14.14.2013
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors, including insulin resistance…
Read more
11.02.24
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin function. Effective glycaemic control is crucial for minimising the risk of both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Research indicates that even a 1% reduction in HbA1c levels can significantly lower the incidence of related health issues.
Read more
11.02.24
Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about 35% of adults in the United States (US), or roughly 88 million people. While it serves as a significant indicator for developing diabetes, prediabetes is reversible, with around 13% of individuals returning to normal glucose levels. Managing risk factors during the prediabetic phase could alleviate the diabetes burden, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
Read more
05.02.24
Periodontal breakdown can lead to further damage in nearby tissues if not treated adequately. Extracting a hopeless or non-essential adjacent tooth can enhance the survival of molars that have undergone periodontal treatment.
Read more
03.01.24
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has associated complications, ranging from cardiovascular issues to kidney diseases, which impose a considerable burden on both those living with diabetes and the healthcare system at large. Effective management of blood sugar levels is pivotal in averting these complications and enhancing the overall outlook for individuals with diabetes.
Read more
23.12.23
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern, affecting 537 million people worldwide and accounting for 10% of healthcare expenditure in developed countries.
Read more
12.12.23
Supportive periodontal care (SPC) is critical for maintaining periodontal stability and preventing recurrence of periodontitis. Personalising treatment plans is increasingly essential due to varying chronic illnesses and patient capacities. Periodontal breakdown during SPC often necessitates additional active therapy, highlighting the need for robust risk assessment tools.
Read more
15.11.23
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, has been linked to various systemic health issues, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Given the increasing prevalence of both diabetes and periodontal disease, understanding their interplay is crucial for public health.
Read more
18.10.23
The study investigates the association between periodontal diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), motivated by emerging evidence suggesting a potential link between oral health and respiratory conditions.
Read more
19.09.23
The study represents a significant contribution to the understanding of long-term outcomes in periodontal treatment, specifically for patients diagnosed with stages III and IV periodontitis. With the ultimate goal of preserving natural teeth for life, the research addresses the critical need for comprehensive data on tooth loss and treatment efficacy over extended periods.
Read more
03.09.23
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant risk factor for periodontal disease, characterised by hyperglycaemia, chronic inflammation, and compromised immune defence. Poorly controlled blood glucose levels increase the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease, impacting the quality of life for affected individuals. Recent research has introduced the concept of ‘inflamm-ageing’- a pro-inflammatory state linked to diabetes that exacerbates tissue damage through macrophage activation.
Read more
Research Hub
Welcome to the Research Hub – your go-to source for concise, digestible summaries of the latest research on the connection between periodontitis and diabetes. Explore key findings on topics such as how periodontal inflammation affects glycaemic control and the benefits of periodontal treatment.
Our summaries provide quick insights, but they are not exhaustive. For a complete understanding of each study’s methodology, results, and implications, we encourage you to review the original research articles. Please note that the Periodontitis-Diabetes hub is not responsible for inaccuracies or misinterpretations of condensed content.
For more guidance on understanding research, including how to interpret studies and evaluate their findings, visit the ‘Colgate Professional Website’ and search for ‘Understanding Research in Dentistry.’
Dive into the science and uncover the powerful link between oral and systemic health!
Featured posts
27.05.24
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Periodontitis is associated with several systemic conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.…
Read more
07.03.24
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues that support teeth. Diet…
Read more
11.02.24
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about…
Read more
19.02.23
6 mins to read
Background + Aims: Peri-implant diseases (PIDs), including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are significant complications that…
Read more
06.07.22
5 mins to read
Background + Aims: Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of…
Read more
14.04.22
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to…
Read more
14.12.21
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to the destruction of tooth-supporting…
Read more
24.10.18
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: The global rise in type 2 diabetes is a significant contributor to…
Read more
23.06.17
10 mins to read
Background + Aims: There is increasing evidence linking periodontal inflammation to elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)…
Read more
14.08.13
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors, including insulin resistance…
Read more
27.27.2024
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Periodontitis is associated with several systemic conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.…
Read more
07.7.2024
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues that support teeth. Diet…
Read more
11.11.2024
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about…
Read more
19.19.2023
6 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Peri-implant diseases (PIDs), including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are significant complications that…
Read more
06.6.2022
5 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of…
Read more
14.14.2022
9 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to…
Read more
14.14.2021
8 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to the destruction of tooth-supporting…
Read more
24.24.2018
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims The global rise in type 2 diabetes is a significant contributor to…
Read more
23.23.2017
10 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims There is increasing evidence linking periodontal inflammation to elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)…
Read more
14.14.2013
7 mins to read
Background + Aims: Background + Aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors, including insulin resistance…
Read more
11.02.24
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin function. Effective glycaemic control is crucial for minimising the risk of both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Research indicates that even a 1% reduction in HbA1c levels can significantly lower the incidence of related health issues.
Read more
11.02.24
Prediabetes is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, affecting about 35% of adults in the United States (US), or roughly 88 million people. While it serves as a significant indicator for developing diabetes, prediabetes is reversible, with around 13% of individuals returning to normal glucose levels. Managing risk factors during the prediabetic phase could alleviate the diabetes burden, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
Read more
05.02.24
Periodontal breakdown can lead to further damage in nearby tissues if not treated adequately. Extracting a hopeless or non-essential adjacent tooth can enhance the survival of molars that have undergone periodontal treatment.
Read more
03.01.24
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has associated complications, ranging from cardiovascular issues to kidney diseases, which impose a considerable burden on both those living with diabetes and the healthcare system at large. Effective management of blood sugar levels is pivotal in averting these complications and enhancing the overall outlook for individuals with diabetes.
Read more
23.12.23
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern, affecting 537 million people worldwide and accounting for 10% of healthcare expenditure in developed countries.
Read more
12.12.23
Supportive periodontal care (SPC) is critical for maintaining periodontal stability and preventing recurrence of periodontitis. Personalising treatment plans is increasingly essential due to varying chronic illnesses and patient capacities. Periodontal breakdown during SPC often necessitates additional active therapy, highlighting the need for robust risk assessment tools.
Read more
15.11.23
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, has been linked to various systemic health issues, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Given the increasing prevalence of both diabetes and periodontal disease, understanding their interplay is crucial for public health.
Read more
18.10.23
The study investigates the association between periodontal diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), motivated by emerging evidence suggesting a potential link between oral health and respiratory conditions.
Read more
19.09.23
The study represents a significant contribution to the understanding of long-term outcomes in periodontal treatment, specifically for patients diagnosed with stages III and IV periodontitis. With the ultimate goal of preserving natural teeth for life, the research addresses the critical need for comprehensive data on tooth loss and treatment efficacy over extended periods.
Read more
03.09.23
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant risk factor for periodontal disease, characterised by hyperglycaemia, chronic inflammation, and compromised immune defence. Poorly controlled blood glucose levels increase the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease, impacting the quality of life for affected individuals. Recent research has introduced the concept of ‘inflamm-ageing’- a pro-inflammatory state linked to diabetes that exacerbates tissue damage through macrophage activation.
Read more
