JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras
Branch" ©2019.
Available online
The oral cavity is the gateway to our human system. Whenever the concern regarding the wellness of the general health is mentioned, most often the oral health is overlooked. Scientific evidence over the years has consistently shown the link between periodontal diseases and its impact on the system. Among this perio medicine interface, the increase in prevalence of both periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus has become an issue of global concern. Thus, awareness has to be contrived among health care professionals to treat patients in an effective manner to achieve overall health and well-being.
Keywords: Periodontitis, periodontal medicine, diabetes mellitus.
JIDAM/Volume:6/Issue:1/Pages 114 - 116/July-September 2019