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Periodontal disease may be a sign of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

Periodontitis May Be Early Sign of Undiagnosed Diabetes

The dental office can be a suitable location for screening for prediabetes, researchers suggest
Adults with periodontal disease may be twice as likely as people with healthy gums to suffer a stroke

ASA: Class-Specific Link Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke

Link strongest for thrombotic strokes, cardioembolic strokes
Microvascular complications and poor glycemic control are associated with the severity of periodontitis

Microvascular Complications Linked to Severity of Periodontitis

Poor glycemic control linked to increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis
Teeth might someday repair themselves using their own stem cells -- eliminating the need for conventional fillings

GSK3 Antagonists Promote Natural Tooth Repair in Mice

Process could potentially provide a new approach to clinical tooth restoration
Specific bacteria may help explain the connection between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis

Bacterial Cause of Periodontal Disease May Drive RA

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans implicated in periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis
In a position statement published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of Athletic Training

Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Dental Injuries

Recommendations relate to planning considerations, education, and mouthguard efficacy
Treatments that seal a child's back teeth can prevent most cavities

CDC Urges Dental Sealants for All Low-Income Children

Treatments protect against most cavities -- reducing pain and dental costs
Antibodies to periodontal bacteria are generally not associated with elevated risk of rheumatoid factor

Dental Bacteria Generally Not Tied to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Only two of nineteen periodontal antibodies associated with rheumatoid factor
Periodontitis is associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality

Hospital Study Adds to Evidence of CVR Risk Tied to Periodontitis

Correlation with cardiovascular death, all-cause mortality remained significant after adjustment
Smoking cannabis for decades may result in gum disease and potential tooth loss

Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease

Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes