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Welcome to the Research Hub – your go-to source for concise, digestible summaries of the latest research on the connection between periodontitis and diabetes. Explore key findings on topics such as how periodontal inflammation affects glycaemic control and the benefits of periodontal treatment.

Our summaries provide quick insights, but they are not exhaustive. For a complete understanding of each study’s methodology, results, and implications, we encourage you to review the original research articles. Please note that the Periodontitis-Diabetes hub is not responsible for inaccuracies or misinterpretations of condensed content.

For more guidance on understanding research, including how to interpret studies and evaluate their findings, visit the Colgate StuDENT App and search for ‘Understanding Research in Dentistry.’

Dive into the science and uncover the powerful link between oral and systemic health!

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The effect of obesity on the success of periodontal treatment

09.01.15

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Periodontal findings in newly diagnosed individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes

11.10.14

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Evaluating the role of doxycycline in managing periodontitis in people living with type 2 diabetes

09.07.14

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Antibiotics alongside non-surgical therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes

13.06.14

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common condition linked to systemic and oral complications, including periodontitis, with evidence of a bidirectional relationship between the two.

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Non-surgical periodontal treatment on diabetes management

05.05.14

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Periodontal health and early type 2 diabetes risk

08.04.14

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Insulin resistance in metabolic syndrome and periodontitis

08.11.13

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Inflammatory mediators among people with type 2 diabetes and periodontitis

06.10.13

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Periodontitis treatment improves atherosclerosis

30.09.13

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting tooth-supporting structures, is increasingly recognised as influencing systemic health. Evidence links periodontitis with cardiovascular disease (CVD), atherosclerosis, and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes. The disease’s systemic effects may stem from persistent low-grade inflammation and the spread of oral bacteria and pro-inflammatory cytokines into circulation. Elevated markers like high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) are shared by periodontitis and atherosclerosis.

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Insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in the development of periodontitis

10.09.13

Inflammation plays a pivotal role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) progression, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis, which share risk factors and systemic inflammatory pathways.

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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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