Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub:

Empowering Health Through Knowledge
& Co-Management.

1 billion

Periodontitis cases worldwide

Severe periodontal diseases affect approximately 19% of the global adult population.

World Health Organization (2023) Oral health. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/oral-health

537 million

Adults living with diabetes worldwide

This is projected to rise to 783 million by 2045.

International Diabetes Federation (2023) What is Diabetes? Available at: https://idf.org/about-diabetes/what-is-diabetes/

Bidirectional link

Between periodontitis and diabetes

The inflammation resulting from periodontitis and/ or diabetes can have a profound and negative impact on each other, increasing the severity of the respective diseases.

Preshaw PM, Alba AL, Herrera D, et al. Periodontitis and diabetes: a two-way relationship. Diabetologia. 2012 Jan;55(1):21-31. doi: 10.1007/s00125-011-2342-y. Epub 2011 Nov 6. PMID: 22057194; PMCID: PMC3228943.

Who we are

The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

At the Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between two of the most prevalent health conditions globally – periodontitis and diabetes.

Our initiative focuses on building a skilled and informed community of healthcare professionals in the co-management of these conditions and empowering individuals to take control of their gum and diabetes health. Join us in our mission to educate, support, and transform health outcomes for a healthier future. Your health is an asset.

What we do

We are dedicated to building a healthier nation with our three core values:

The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Enhancing public wellbeing Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to take charge of their health. We strive to:

  • Convey up-to-date research and insights to improve public awareness.
  • Facilitate community outreach programmes to educate and support patients in managing their health effectively.
The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Empower healthcare professionals We are committed to enhancing the skillset and knowledge base of all healthcare professionals managing patients with periodontitis and/ or diabetes. We endeavour to:

  • Equip members with the resources and tools to improve the co-management of periodontitis and diabetes care.
  • Enhance the advocacy capacity of our members to improve regional and national awareness.
The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Supporting innovation and integrated healthcare services We believe in the transformative power of innovative, integrated and collaborative healthcare. Our efforts focus on:

  • Encouraging networks and collaborations between dental and medical professionals at regional levels.
  • Integrating gum health into the prevention and treatment of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.

Through these core values, the Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub aims to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities, fostering a healthier future for all.

Join us

Our Team

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Dr Varkha Rattu

Founder & Periodontology Co-Lead

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Dr Amar Puttanna

Diabetes Co-Lead

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Dr Rajeev Raghavan

Diabetes Co-Lead

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Professor Mark Ide

Periodontology Co-Lead

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Professor Luigi Nibali

Periodontology Co-Lead

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Dr Dominika Antoniszczak

Education & Support Advisor

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Dr Jasmine Loke

Clinical Content Advisor

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Dr Mira Shah

Patient Resource Advisor

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Elaine Tilling

Outreach & Communications Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Varkha Rattu

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Founder & Periodontology Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Amar Puttanna

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Diabetes Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Rajeev Raghavan

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Diabetes Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Professor Mark Ide

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Periodontology Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Professor Luigi Nibali

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Periodontology Co-Lead

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Dominika Antoniszczak

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Education and Support Advisor

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Jasmine Loke

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Clinical Content Advisor

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Dr Mira Shah

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Patient Resource Advisor

Team - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

Elaine Tilling

Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub Position: Outreach and Communications Lead

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