ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Oral Health Education in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Evidence-based summary and clinical practice suggestions of health education for diabetes mellitus with periodontitis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of a health belief model-based educational intervention on oral-dental health behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an experimental study.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
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- Development and validation of a risk-predicting model for oral frailty in older patients with chronic pulpitis.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Determinants of oral health literacy among adults aged 45 years and older with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional comparative study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Oral health assessment in a prospective birth cohort study.BDJ open · 2026Article
- Analysis of the correlation between glycemic variability indices and disease severity as well as inflammatory status in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontitis.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Analysis of the current status and influencing factors of oral frailty in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Taiyuan, China.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- The Global Burden of Periodontal Disease: A Narrative Review on Unveiling Socioeconomic and Health Challenges.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Barriers and facilitators to implementation of proper limb positioning in hemiplegic stroke patients: a qualitative study.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2025Article
- Oral Adverse Effects of Semaglutide Therapy: A Narrative Review.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryReview
- Correlation between HbA1c Levels and Periodontal Bacterial Load in Diabetic Patients with Fixed Retainers.Current health sciences journalArticle
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Abstract
Diabetes is known as a "silent epidemic" and is a public health problem that accounts for 9% of all deaths worldwide. The prevention of diabetes is a significant challenge, as its prevalence and incidence are both increasing rapidly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), education is the cornerstone of diabetes treatment. Since the severity of oral diseases is significantly higher in diabetic patients, this systematic review aims to highlight the oral care of diabetic patients as a priority for glycemic control and the importance of education for diabetic patients' oral health. We evaluated 20 clinical studies and 15 meta-analyses from PubMed and Google Scholar over the last five years. Their main themes are the direct relationship between diabetes and oral health, especially periodontitis, and the necessity of education and behaviors that can lead to a better quality of life. Our analysis indicated that good oral health is a critical factor of glycemic control in diabetic patients and can be enhanced by targeted educational programs, backed by long-term medical and dental follow-up. Healthcare personnel should be encouraged to develop their knowledge of oral health in relation to the disease so that behaviors can be adopted to improve patients' quality of life. Telemedicine could also contribute to patient education and self-management of the disease.
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