Periodontal disease in adults with diabetes, prevalence and risk factors. Results of an observational study.

Ana de Miguel-InfanteMaria A Martinez-HuedoEduardo Mora-ZamoranoValentín Hernández-BarreraIsabel Jiménez-TrujilloCarmen de Burgos-LunarJuan Cardenas ValladolidRodrigo Jiménez-García Ana Lopez-de-Andres

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2018)

Diabetes subjects have an increased likelihood of periodontal disease. Dentists and physicians should increase their awareness with their diabetic patients, especially those with lower educational level, with missing teeth, osteoporosis and depression.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
primary care
postmenopausal women
depressive symptoms
bone mineral density
sleep quality
metabolic syndrome
physical activity