Highlights ■ Finnish Diabetes Risk Score identified high diabetes risk in most patients with periodontitis. ■ High or very high T2DM risk was observed in 71.5% of participants. ■ Finnish Diabetes Risk Score ≥12 was associated with  dysglycemia and severe periodontitis. ■ Dental clinics may help detect undiagnosed  hyperglycemia early. ABSTRACT Objective: We evaluated the potential of the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score questionnaire to screen for undiagnosed hyperglycemia in patients with periodontitis, comparing its performance with that of glycated hemoglobin […]

ABSTRACT Objective: Inflammation causes the progressive destruction of the supporting tissues around teeth in patients with periodontitis. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the immunological effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) as adjunctive therapy in patients with periodontal disease and identify potential biomarkers for the disease. Methods: This scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to investigate the impact of omega-3 therapy with or without acetylsalicylic acid on the immunological parameters of […]

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the association between the presence of periodontal pathogens and low birthweight. Methods This observational and case-control study consisted of mothers of infants weighing