“The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub is an educational platform designed to be the ultimate resource for understanding the intricate relationship between periodontitis (gum disease) and diabetes. Tailored for patients, dental professionals, and healthcare providers, this one-stop hub offers accessible, evidence-based information to empower users with knowledge and guidance. Together, we aim to create a future where access to reliable research and clinical insights leads to better health outcomes for all.”

Dr Varkha Rattu

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Founder & Periodontology Co-Lead Qualifications: BDS MFDS RCS (Eng) Professional Roles: MClinDent Periodontology Postgraduate Resident – King’s College London; Dentist with special interest in Periodontics

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Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

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Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

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Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

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Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

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Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

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Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

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Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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02.12.15

NICE Guideline: Type 2 Diabetes in Adults - Management

This guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Adults with type 2 diabetes (and…

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13.08.19

Commissioning standard: Dental care for people with diabetes

This guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Patient with type 2 diabetes (and…

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14.04.22

Treating periodontitis can help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to…

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05.02.21

How periodontal management affects diabetes healthcare costs and outcomes

Background + Aims Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes are linked through a bidirectional relationship: diabetes…

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21.12.20

Dental visits can detect hyperglycaemia

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent chronic condition, often undiagnosed, and associated…

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21.10.18

Effects of scaling and root planing and antibiotics in patients with periodontitis +/- diabetes

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis are chronic conditions that may adversely affect…

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14.09.18

Periodontal treatment and its effect on diabetes outcomes

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is closely associated with periodontitis, with evidence suggesting a…

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19.07.18

One-stage versus quadrant-by-quadrant non-surgical periodontal therapy in type 2 diabetes

Background + Aims Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) exhibit higher prevalence and severity…

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23.06.17

Cost-effectiveness of treating periodontitis in patients with diabetes

Background + Aims There is increasing evidence linking periodontal inflammation to elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)…

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02.12.15

NICE Guideline: Type 2 Diabetes in Adults - Management

This guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Adults with type 2 diabetes (and their families and carers) Recommendations outlined: Individual care: Diabetes care…

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13.08.19

Commissioning standard: Dental care for people with diabetes

This guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Patient with type 2 diabetes (and their families and carers) Recommendations outlined: Individual care: Impact of…

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14.04.22

Treating periodontitis can help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to produce or effectively use insulin, resulting in elevated blood glucose.…

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05.02.21

How periodontal management affects diabetes healthcare costs and outcomes

Background + Aims Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes are linked through a bidirectional relationship: diabetes increases the risk and severity of periodontitis, while periodontal inflammation…

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21.12.20

Dental visits can detect hyperglycaemia

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent chronic condition, often undiagnosed, and associated with significant morbidity. Periodontitis is a chronic gum disease linked…

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21.10.18

Effects of scaling and root planing and antibiotics in patients with periodontitis +/- diabetes

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis are chronic conditions that may adversely affect each other. Patients with diabetes generally show delayed healing and…

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14.09.18

Periodontal treatment and its effect on diabetes outcomes

Background + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is closely associated with periodontitis, with evidence suggesting a bidirectional relationship. While periodontitis may exacerbate systemic inflammation and insulin…

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19.07.18

One-stage versus quadrant-by-quadrant non-surgical periodontal therapy in type 2 diabetes

Background + Aims Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) exhibit higher prevalence and severity of chronic periodontitis compared to individuals without diabetes. Non-surgical periodontal…

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23.06.17

Cost-effectiveness of treating periodontitis in patients with diabetes

Background + Aims There is increasing evidence linking periodontal inflammation to elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Periodontal…

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