Supplements & Special Reports

	This supplement was made possible through an educational grant from the Colgate-Palmolive Company with contributions from New York University College of Dentistry.

DIABETES AND ORAL HEALTH
Treating the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes and Oral Health: An Overview | PDF File/214k
Jonathan A. Ship, D.M.D.
The author summarizes the prevalence, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.

Diabetes: A Growing Epidemic of All Ages | PDF File/89k
Paul A. Moore, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., and colleagues
This article explores the incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the United States and elsewhere.

Update on Diabetes Diagnosis and Management | PDF File/129k
Carolyn Robertson, A.P.R.N., M.S.N., C.D.E., B.C.-A.D.M., and colleagues
The authors describe criteria for establishing a diagnosis of diabetes and for identifying people at high risk of developing the disease.

Dental Considerations for the Treatment of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus | PDF File/139k
Anthony T. Vernillo, D.D.S., Ph.D.
The author describes new concepts in metabolic control of diabetes and the relationship of oral complications to the disease.

The Influence of Diabetes on the Periodontal Tissues | PDF File/114k
Maria Emanuel Ryan, D.D.S., Ph.D., and colleagues
The authors conduct a systematic review of the literature to assess the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis.

The Effects of Periodontal Treatment on Diabetes | PDF File/133k
George W. Taylor, D.M.D., Dr.P.H.
The author reviews the evidence regarding how treatment of periodontal diseases affects glycemic control.

How Treating the Patient With Diabetes Can Enhance Your Practice: Recommendations for Practice Management | PDF File/81k
Roger P. Levin, D.D.S., M.B.A.
The author provides practice management recommendations related to the treatment of patients with diabetes.

How to Lower Risk of Developing Diabetes and Its Complications: Recommendations for the Patient | PDF File/96k
Robert H. Selwitz, D.D.S., M.P.H.; Bruce L. Pihlstrom, D.D.S., M.S.
This article is directed toward dental patients and helping them learn more about diabetes, including its prevention and treatment.

Educational Resources on Diabetes Mellitus | PDF File/47k
Elise S. Eisenberg, D.D.S., M.A.
A listing of educational resources on diabetes mellitus is provided.

Continuing Education
JADA’s continuing education program highlights the diagnosis and management of diabetes, dental considerations for treating patients with diabetes mellitus, the influence of diabetes on the periodontal tissues and the effects of periodontal treatment on diabetes. Go to CE questions.

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