Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with several microvascular and macrovascular
complications, such as retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and cardiovascular diseases …

Objective To systematically review longitudinal studies on the association between oral
health and frailty indicated by any validated scale or index. Background Frailty and poor oral …

The oral cavity has been described as “the window to general health.” 1 According to
Seymour, statements such as “You cannot have good general health without good oral …

Periodontal disease is a high prevalent disease. In the United States 47.2% of adults≥ 30
years old have been diagnosed with some type of periodontitis. Longitudinal studies have …

Abstract Background and Objectives The receptor activator of NF‐κB ligand‐osteoprotegerin
(RANKL‐OPG) bi‐molecular system is the “bottle‐neck” regulator of osteoclastogenesis and …

Plaque‐induced periodontal diseases occur in response to the accumulation of dental
plaque. Disease manifestation and progression is determined by the nature of the immune …

As a result of aging populations, in the future, dental practitioners will be caring for more
older adults than ever before. These older adults, especially in developed countries, will …

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease affecting all age groups. It is one of the leading
causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Many chronic macrovascular and …

Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate the salivary pH and incidence of dental caries and
periodontal status in diabetes mellitus compared to that of the normal subjects. Materials …

Many diabetic patients remain undiagnosed, and oral findings may offer an unrealized
opportunity for the identification of affected individuals unaware of their condition. We …