Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Periodontitis
Recent research has estimated that around 35% of all American adults and half of those age 60 or older have metabolic syndrome, a collection of…
Category Archives: Diabetes
P. gingivalis Increases “Obesity Hormone”
New research brings more light to an unexplained link between periodontal disease, obesity, and diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, examined the association between…
Bacterial Burden Differs Between Diabetic & Non-Diabetic Patients
The bacteria involved in periodontitis is different between diabetic and non-diabetic patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative and Clinical…
Insulin Resistance May Boost Risk of Memory Loss
The fact that obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers is well known. A new study suggests that memory loss—and Alzheimer’s disease—should…
Oral Health Contributes to Brain Health
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease, and the mouth is the number one cause of inflammation worldwide. But as we know, it doesn’t just affect…
Missing Teeth: A Predictor of CVD, Diabetes, & Death
A large cohort study out of Finland has given us another reason to keep our smiles whole and healthy: Missing teeth are associated with a…
OSA Treatment Improves Markers in Pre-Diabetics
Sleep apnea treatment can improve outcomes in people with pre-diabetes in as little as two weeks, according to a study in the American Journal of…
Perio Treatment Reduces Obesity Hormone
The latest in what appears to be a surge of new research on the connection between diabetes and periodontal disease is showing that periodontal treatment…
Bacteria Affect Glucose Levels in Non-Diabetics
In an ongoing study on the relationship between periodontal bacteria, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance, researchers have found that the presence of oral pathogens is…
Should dentists test patients for diabetes?
Of the 29.1 million Americans living with diabetes, an estimated 8.1 million are undiagnosed. New research suggests a trip to the dentist could be an…