Periodontitis

Commissioning standard: Dental care for people with diabetes

| 13.13.2019

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 periodontal treatment on diabetes management:…

How to diagnose periodontitis

| 05.5.2025

A series of measurements are required to understand the extent and severity of the disease. These measurements can include: Probing pocket depth (PPD) Gingival recession Furcation involvement - bone loss…

guidance - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

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Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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Dr Varkha Rattu

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Professor Luigi Nibali

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