Diabetes in the Dental Office
By Colleen M. Olson, RDH, Brian L. Mealey, DDS, MS
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease affecting more than 29 million Americans, or approximately 9% of the United States population.1,2 About one-third of those with the disease remain undiagnosed, which means they are not adequately maintaining their health. With such a high prevalence, oral health professionals will likely encounter patients with diabetes in their practices.
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