Guidance
Welcome to the Guidance Section – a comprehensive resource dedicated to summarising key guidance and consensus statements on periodontitis, diabetes, and their co-management. This section provides an invaluable reference for clinicians, offering evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus to support integrated care.
Our aim is to present essential information in accessible summaries, empowering healthcare professionals to implement best practices in managing oral and systemic health.
Please note that while the guidance is current at the time of publication, clinicians should stay updated with evolving evidence and new recommendations to ensure optimal patient care.
- Diabetes
- Periodontitis
- Peri-implantitis
Guideline |
Published on
02.12.2015
| Last updated on 29.06.2022
This guideline supports healthcare professionals and adults with type 2 diabetes, with a focus on individualised care plans, structured education, dietary advice, and regular reviews. It addresses hypertension, glucose control, complications (e.g., periodontitis, neuropathy, kidney disease), and lifestyle modifications. Evidence-based recommendations promote self-management, tailored treatment targets, and comprehensive care pathways.
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Consensus Statement |
Published on
30.04.2013
The consensus report from the Joint EFP/AAP Workshop on Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases highlights the bidirectional link between periodontitis and diabetes. Hyperglycaemia worsens periodontal health, while advanced periodontitis increases the risk of diabetes onset. The report stresses the importance of integrated care between dental and medical professionals to ensure effective management of these interrelated conditions.
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Clinical Standard |
Published on
13.08.2019
NHS England’s ‘Commissioning Standard: Dental Care for People with Diabetes’ highlights the bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontitis, emphasising that individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to severe gum disease, which can, in turn, exacerbate diabetes complications. The document advocates for integrated care pathways, urging collaboration between dental and diabetes services to ensure timely periodontal management. It also underscores the importance of raising awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about this connection to improve overall health outcomes.
Read more
Guidance
Welcome to the Guidance Section – a comprehensive resource dedicated to summarising key guidance and consensus statements on periodontitis, diabetes, and their co-management. This section provides an invaluable reference for clinicians, offering evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus to support integrated care.
Our aim is to present essential information in accessible summaries, empowering healthcare professionals to implement best practices in managing oral and systemic health.
Please note that while the guidance is current at the time of publication, clinicians should stay updated with evolving evidence and new recommendations to ensure optimal patient care.
- Diabetes
- Periodontitis
- Peri-implantitis
Consensus Statement |
Published on
20.06.2018
| Last updated on 05.02.2025
Periodontitis is diagnosed based on parameters such as clinical attachment loss (CAL) and probing pocket depth (PPD). Cases are classified by severity (staging) and progression risk (grading), with modifiers such as diabetes and smoking.
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Guideline |
Published on
02.12.2015
| Last updated on 29.06.2022
This guideline supports healthcare professionals and adults with type 2 diabetes, with a focus on individualised care plans, structured education, dietary advice, and regular reviews. It addresses hypertension, glucose control, complications (e.g., periodontitis, neuropathy, kidney disease), and lifestyle modifications. Evidence-based recommendations promote self-management, tailored treatment targets, and comprehensive care pathways.
Read more
Consensus Statement |
Published on
30.04.2013
The consensus report from the Joint EFP/AAP Workshop on Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases highlights the bidirectional link between periodontitis and diabetes. Hyperglycaemia worsens periodontal health, while advanced periodontitis increases the risk of diabetes onset. The report stresses the importance of integrated care between dental and medical professionals to ensure effective management of these interrelated conditions.
Read more
Clinical Standard |
Published on
13.08.2019
NHS England’s ‘Commissioning Standard: Dental Care for People with Diabetes’ highlights the bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontitis, emphasising that individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to severe gum disease, which can, in turn, exacerbate diabetes complications. The document advocates for integrated care pathways, urging collaboration between dental and diabetes services to ensure timely periodontal management. It also underscores the importance of raising awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about this connection to improve overall health outcomes.
Read more
Guideline |
Published on
07.05.2020
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) produced the latest S3-clinical guidelines which outline a structured and evidence-based approach to treating periodontitis.
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Guidance
Welcome to the Guidance Section – a comprehensive resource dedicated to summarising key guidance and consensus statements on periodontitis, diabetes, and their co-management. This section provides an invaluable reference for clinicians, offering evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus to support integrated care.
Our aim is to present essential information in accessible summaries, empowering healthcare professionals to implement best practices in managing oral and systemic health.
Please note that while the guidance is current at the time of publication, clinicians should stay updated with evolving evidence and new recommendations to ensure optimal patient care.
- Diabetes
- Periodontitis
- Peri-implantitis
Guideline |
Published on
02.12.2015
| Last updated on 29.06.2022
This guideline supports healthcare professionals and adults with type 2 diabetes, with a focus on individualised care plans, structured education, dietary advice, and regular reviews. It addresses hypertension, glucose control, complications (e.g., periodontitis, neuropathy, kidney disease), and lifestyle modifications. Evidence-based recommendations promote self-management, tailored treatment targets, and comprehensive care pathways.
Read more
Consensus Statement |
Published on
30.04.2013
The consensus report from the Joint EFP/AAP Workshop on Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases highlights the bidirectional link between periodontitis and diabetes. Hyperglycaemia worsens periodontal health, while advanced periodontitis increases the risk of diabetes onset. The report stresses the importance of integrated care between dental and medical professionals to ensure effective management of these interrelated conditions.
Read more
Clinical Standard |
Published on
13.08.2019
NHS England’s ‘Commissioning Standard: Dental Care for People with Diabetes’ highlights the bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontitis, emphasising that individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to severe gum disease, which can, in turn, exacerbate diabetes complications. The document advocates for integrated care pathways, urging collaboration between dental and diabetes services to ensure timely periodontal management. It also underscores the importance of raising awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about this connection to improve overall health outcomes.
Read more
Guidance
Welcome to the Guidance Section – a comprehensive resource dedicated to summarising key guidance and consensus statements on periodontitis, diabetes, and their co-management. This section provides an invaluable reference for clinicians, offering evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus to support integrated care.
Our aim is to present essential information in accessible summaries, empowering healthcare professionals to implement best practices in managing oral and systemic health.
Please note that while the guidance is current at the time of publication, clinicians should stay updated with evolving evidence and new recommendations to ensure optimal patient care.
