Wenche S. Borgnakke

TL;DR: A high prevalence of periodontitis in US adults aged ≥30 years is confirmed, with almost fifty-percent affected, and the prevalence was greater in non-Hispanic Asians than non- Hispanic whites, although lower than other minorities.

TL;DR: Many of the systemic risk factors for periodontal disease, such as smoking, diabetes and obesity, and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, are relatively common and can be expected to affect most patients with periodontals seen in clinics and dental practices.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the evidence for adverse effects of diabetes on periodontal health and periodont disease on glycemic control and complications of diabetes, and concluded that treating periodsontal infections can contribute to reducing the burden of diabetes complications.

TL;DR: The evidence suggests that oral health care providers can have a significant, positive effect on the oral and general health of patients with diabetes mellitus and the evidence indicates that periodontitis is a risk factor for poor glycemic control and the development of other clinical complications of diabetes.

TL;DR: A small body of evidence supports significant, adverse effects of periodontal disease on glycaemic control, diabetes complications, and development of type 2 (and possibly gestational) diabetes.