January 2012

Clinical
Sarah Cottingham, RDH, BS
It's All Related
Extras
by Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Research is Catching Up with Clinical Practice
Message Boards
Despite scaling, root planing and good oral hygiene, some patients still have bleeding and inflammation, perhaps a sign of poor health beyond the mouth.
Discussions are underway between dental and medical professionals that will lead to comprehensive, whole-body care.
Research
• Why is it Called Oral-Systemic Connection?
• Diabetes and Dentistry
• Oral Health and Diabetes Mellitus
• Inflammation – the Link Between Perio and Diabetes
• Diabetes Part of Multiple Risk Factor Syndrome
• Awareness of Diabetes’ Impact on Other Diseases

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