From our Dental Elf: evidence of improved metabolic control in type 2 diabetes after treating periodontal disease
Clinical question: In type 2 diabetes, does non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease lead to improved glycaemic control? Methods: An updated systematic review of randomised trials. Results: The review concluded there was evidence of a small reduction in HbA1c after treatment for gum disease. However, the studies were of poor quality with some evidence of publication …