Diabetes

Dental calculus may hold the key to early diabetes detection

By Melissa Busch

Potassium levels in dental calculus may be a possible indicator of diabetes.

January 20, 2026

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Gestational diabetes may be more likely in those with gum disease

Gum disease may be linked to gestational diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age, and systemic inflammation may play a central role in this connection, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

July 28, 2025

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Can you fast your way to better oral health? Maybe.

By Melissa Busch

Prolonged fasting may reduce gum inflammation in these patients, according to a study.

May 20, 2025

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Diabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosis

Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 21, 2025

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Gum disease plus diabetes damages more than health

There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.

January 28, 2025

Caries may be linked to diabetes incidence

Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.

January 21, 2025

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Dry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patients

Patients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.

October 11, 2024

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Fiber may play a role in caries incidence in diabetic patients

Patients with diabetes may be at a greater risk of caries compared to the general population. Increasing dietary fiber intake may lower this risk, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

July 22, 2024

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Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes

Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

March 13, 2024

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Is blood glucose linked to chewing function?

People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function may have lower blood glucose levels than those with impaired chewing function.

May 10, 2023

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Diabetes, tooth loss worsen cognitive decline

By Kate Madden Yee

People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published on March 12 in the Journal of Dental Research.

March 14, 2023

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Dental Medicare expansion could save billions, CareQuest finds

By Melissa Busch

Expanding Medicare dental coverage could save the U.S. up to $42 billion annually for patients with diabetes and heart disease, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. It's one of the latest data points in the continuing conversation around government-backed dental benefits.

October 13, 2022

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