Clinical Diabetes 23:171-178, 2005
© American Diabetes Association ®, Inc., 2005
Diabetes and Periodontal Infection: Making the Connection
Janet H. Southerland, DDS, MPH, PhD,
George W. Taylor, DMD, DrPH and
Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc
IN BRIEF
This review focuses on the relationship between diabetes and periodontal
infection and potential mechanisms involved in local and systemic disease
progression. In addition, various oral complications of diabetes are
discussed, along with recommendations for management, treatment, and proper
referral.

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