Dental health and diabetes link highlighted Updated: 3/19/2008 4:05:24 PM Print Article Email Article           The connection between dental health and diabetes was highlighted recently by a financial gift from DentistryForDiabetics to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Founder of DentistryForDiabetics Dr. Charles Martin presented a check for $10,000 to help the ADA pay for educational programs to teach people about the link between the two areas. Diabetic people are twice as likely to develop gum disease as people without the condition and gum disease makes it more likely that a pre-diabetic will develop full diabetes. Dr. Martin said that improving dental health can help to improve the diabetic condition. "The sad truth is the majority of diabetics and pre-diabetics don’t understand the importance of the connection between their dental health and their diabetic health," he said. Some 21 million people in the US are diabetic, Dr Martin added, and 1.5 million more a diagnosed each year, which makes educating people about the condition and dental health "critical". Several recent studies have also suggested that poor dental health can have an effect of heart health, potential increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. © 2008 Brafton Inc. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings and benefits offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Trainee dentists use simulators to pract... Dental Care Questions – Do You Suffer fr... Mouth pain 'may not signify a dental hea... Dental care program 'can help prevent ja... Fluoride use urged for dental health Gum Disease (Gingivitis & Periodontitis)... Food for Thought: Your Diet Affects Your... Oral cancer linked to incense Stem cells produced from wisdom teeth Dental mouthguard claims to help athlete... Braces 'serve cosmetic and practical fun... Dental researchers make palate discovery... Dental implants '98% successful' Dental expert offers toothache advice Dental overlays and inlays explained Dental expert explains dry mouth Dental stem cells could save lives Scientists develop dental device to repl... Depression may be to blame for tooth-gri... Dental device helps migraine sufferers

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