Quintessential Association Established: Diabetes & Oral diseases | Anitha
Summary :
Diabetes mellitus, a major lifestyle disease, has become a global burden. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Diabetes Atlas (2015), reports that there are 415 million people diagnosed with diabetes representing 8.8% of adults aged 20–79 years. A knowledge on oral lesions to help diagnose a case of diabetes which would also require a referral to endocrinologist. Also a 2 way link has been established between diabetes & periodontitis. A physician/endocrionologist/diabetologist needs to be aware of oral changes to be able to form an interdisplinary unit for a comprehensive handling of patients. An awareness of periodontitis as the 6th Complication of Diabetes is also important. Dental caries/periodontitis, black hairy tongue, candidiasis, Xerostomia & other mucosal lesions are also a frequent finding in diabetic patients. A knowledge on the oral changes and its entity in diabetic complications stresses the importance of dental element in diabetes.
About Author :
She is a Reader in the Department of periodontology, JSSDCH, JSSAHER with 20 years experience. She has authored national and international publications. She has presented papers nationally and internationally, won nationally and international awards. She is a Laser Specialist from SOLA, University of Vienna. She is an implantolgist. She has been a Speaker in National Conferences. She is the Team Leader of Special Interest Group “Diabetes & Oral Care.” She is a member of Geriatric clinic at JSS Multi Speciality Hospital. She is a reviewer in various journals. She has been a chairperson, judge/panelist at conferences. She has organized various webinars/conferences/epaper/eposter competitions. he is a member at various Dental societies. She has authored a book. She has guided Undergraduates/postgraduate research/paper presentations, winning awards.
