Type 2 diabetes

Researcher Spotlights Oral-Systemic Connections at AAAS Meeting

Though dentists are aware of the many connections between oral and systemic health, those...

Poor Oral Hygiene May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome

Infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes periodontal disease, causes skeletal metabolic dysfunction,...

Tax Repeal Drives Sweetened Beverage Sales in Cook County

Following the repeal of the short-lived Sweetened Beverage Tax in Cook County, Illinois, sales...

Dental Professionals Could Play a Greater Role in Diagnosing Diabetes

Oral health professionals could be part of the fight against type 2 diabetes, according...

Dental Teams Could Play Greater Role in Diabetes Identification

Dental teams could play an integral role in identifying people at high risk of...

NYU to Develop Oral Strip and Gel to Prevent Periodontal Bone Loss

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a grant to researchers...

Gum Disease Treatment May Improve Diabetes Symptoms

Intensive treatment for gum disease may help some people with type 2 diabetes by...

Good Nutrition Has Positive Impact on Periodontal Health

Nutrition may have an impact on periodontal disease and its treatment, according to a...

Michigan Schools to Receive Bottle Filling Stations

Sixty-one schools in Michigan will soon receive new water fountains and bottle filling stations...

Periodontal Treatment Improves Control of Type 2 Diabetes

Control over type 2 diabetes improves notably when patients take special care of their...