“Clinical Implication of Blood Glucose Monitoring in General Dental Offices: The Ehime Dental Diabetes Study”
A study of 528 patients diagnosed with periodontitis revealed:
187 patients (35.4%) with mild periodontitis had a mean blood glucose level of 110 mg/dL.
286 patients (54.2%) with moderate periodontitis had a mean blood glucose level of 137.6 mg/dL.
55 patients (10.4%) with severe periodontitis had a mean blood glucose level of 156.1 mg/dL.
This group had the highest proportion of patients with hyperglycemia (blood glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL).
Approximately 30% of patients with hyperglycemia reported NO HISTORY OF DIABETES.
Dental professionals are first-line general healthcare providers for many patients.
By performing, basic screening measures for common diseases can have a substantial impact on the oral and systemic health of their patients