Diabetes Mellitus & Dentistry

Conclusion

This is a dental public health disaster about to happen.

The bottom line is clear; control the plaque and control periodontal disease and reduce the effects of systemic diseases. Whilst daily plaque control must remain the responsibility of the patient, as dentists our responsibility is to show patients how to control their plaque effectively and to monitor and record progress (or regress) at regular intervals.

In summary we need:

  • Doctors and dentists to work together and share test results.
  • An education campaign to encourage diabetics to attend for dental care.
  • Better dental record keeping and sharing this information with patients.
  • Develop better ways to help patients control their plaque on a daily basis.
  • Publicity at national and local level about the two-way relationship between diabetes and dental disease.

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Further Articles

  1. For Dentists: https://the-probe.co.uk/blog/2021/09/diabetes-mellitus-and-dentistry/
  2. For Doctors: https://www.gmjournal.co.uk/diabetes-mellitus-and-dental-health-a-review
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