Study examines connection between oral and general health in patients with diabetes

(American Academy of Family Physicians) Individuals with diabetes are at greater risk of developing oral health issues, like gum disease, yet care for these linked health issues are usually disconnected, split between primary care and dental care. A research team from the University of Amsterdam developed an intervention that provided primary care-based oral health information and dental referrals for patients with diabetes.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news