Diabetes and periodontal disease have been shown to have a bidirectional relationship in which poor outcomes in one often translate to poor outcomes in the other. Dentists may be valuable in providing an additional diabetes screening service for patients presenting with symptoms of chronic periodontitis. Similarly, diabetic patients should be encouraged to seek guidance from dental professionals for the detection of undiagnosed chronic periodontitis. Improving communication between the two professions may improve patient outcomes in both diseases, where periodontal assessment with a dentist forms a part of a diabetic patient’s annual screening. This article aims to highlight the relationship between the two diseases and the overlap between professions.
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