Diabetes

Increased Risk of Tooth Loss Linked to Obesity

A clear link between obesity and tooth loss has been confirmed in the largest...

Delta Dental of Illinois Highlights Oral Health Impact of Diabetes

You likely know someone living with diabetes — about 1 in 8 Illinois adults[1]...

Delta Dental of Illinois Encourages Focus on Oral Health for Older Adults During Healthy Aging Month

This September during Healthy Aging Month, Delta Dental of Illinois encourages all adults, especially...

Medications Could Affect Long-Term Oral Health Among Younger Adults

Many younger adult dental patients are taking medications that could affect their long-term oral...

Machine Learning Predicts Who Is Most at Risk of Tooth Loss

Machine learning can help identify patients who are at the greatest risk of tooth...

Dental Sleep Medicine Can Improve Overall Health

Dental sleep medicine appears in many guises for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, including...

Proactive Collaboration Between Dentists and Physicians Is Key to Improving Care

As more research shows links between oral and systemic health, dentists and physicians are...

Support from Primary Care Providers Improves Oral Health in Patients With Diabetes

Individuals with diabetes are at greater risk of developing oral health problems such as...

Committee Meets to Develop Medical-Dental Integration Framework

Recognizing the significant role that oral health plays in overall health, the National Association...

Why Senior Oral and Dental Care Is So Important

The link between oral health and overall well-being has been clearly established. This is...