Oral Health and Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been described as a new epidemic. Approximately 285 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, and this number is predicted to increase by about 50% by year 2030.This article will review oral health manifestations of diabetes, and discuss associations between periodontal disease and diabetes. Although there is a strong body of evidence that supports the relationship between oral health and T2DM, oral health awareness is lacking among patients with diabetes and other health professionals. There is a need for the treating physician to be educated about the various oral manifestations of diabetes so that they can be diagnosed early and timely referrals to oral health specialists can be made. The established link between periodontitis and diabetes calls for an increased need to study ways to control both diseases, particularly among populations with health disparities and limited access to oral and health care.

Level of A1C control and its predictors among Lebanese type 2 diabetic patients

“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common form of diabetes accounting for almost 80-90% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes [Leite et al 2013]. It is also becoming more prevalent among children, adolescents and younger adults [Chen et al 2012].…”

“…It is becoming an epidemic of our time creating a major and challenging public health problem confronting every nation on the globe [Badran and Laher, 2012;Leite et al 2013]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet (2011), 347 million people worldwide are living with diabetes.…”

Effect of Insulin Treatment on Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Osteoclast Count in Diabetic Rats

“…10 Diabetes mellitus is chronic disease leading to disturbed oral health status especially compromised periodontal health. 11,12,13 Before starting discussion and establishing the conclusion, it should be pointed out that only few studies have been carried out to demonstrate the role of Insulin therapy in type-1 diabetes mellitus on bone remodeling and orthodontic tooth movement. A study conducted on diabetic rats showed an increased orthodontic tooth movement and osteoclast count.…”

Community Dental Health Coordinators

“…With so much information to review for a particular patient, few medical professionals recognize the impact that a raging dental abscess or the chronic inflammation of periodontal disease could have on a pregnant woman or diabetic patient [4]. Many care coordination teams include valuable interdisciplinary members, such as pharmacists, social workers, or nurse clinicians, but when it comes to the mouth, not much gets said (pun intended) or done.…”