No Sugar Coating It! The Link between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus

COURSE NUMBER: 520

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

This course seeks to improve the dental care provider’s understanding of the interaction between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus as well as aid in the clinical decision making to care for patients with diabetes mellitus and period...

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Overview

Periodontal diseases have been associated with numerous systemic diseases and conditions, including diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity. Diabetes mellitus is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of disorders affecting the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.1,2

The defining feature of diabetes is abnormal elevation in blood glucose levels, caused either by an insufficient secretion of insulin by the pancreatic β-cells and/or insulin resistance in liver and muscle cells.3 The long-term hyperglycemia that results from this disorder can lead to damage of various end organs including the heart, eyes, kidneys, nervous system, vascular system, and periodontium.2,3 Diabetes mellitus and periodontitis share common risk factors and present unique challenges for oral health care providers who are treating patients with both diseases.

Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Apr 5, 2017
Last Revision Date:
Dec 31, 2000
Course Expiration Date:
Apr 4, 2020
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Understand the current scientific literature about the association between periodontal health and diabetes and discuss the interactions between these two conditions with patients.
Be an active participant in an interdisciplinary team of health care providers treating patients with diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease.
Evaluate patients’ risk factors and treatment needs based upon individualized patient needs and glycemic control.
Discuss with patients the common risk factors associated with periodontitis and diabetes and be familiar with strategies to treat those risk factors.
Discuss with interdisciplinary colleagues the importance of and effective methods for treatment of periodontal disease in patients who have diabetes mellitus.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Dr. Geisinger has been or is currently a co-investigator and/or principal investigator on research funded entirely or in part by The Procter & Gamble Company. All funds were used for research endeavors and not for personal gain. Dr. Geisinger has not accepted any payment from dentalcare.com for participation in this continuing education course.
Dr. Rasmussen reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886