Thirty-three million Americans are afflicted by diabetes mellitus, with 7.2 million cases undiagnosed. With the increasing diabetes epidemic, it is estimated that by the year 2050 one in three Americans will be diabetic in their lifetime. Diabetic patients are 2-3 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-diabetics. A total of 80% of diabetics reside in the middle and lower socioeconomic level of American society, and dental clinicians have the ability to make a difference in the lives of these individuals. In 2020 there have been new CDT codes implemented to aid dental care workers to identify and help manage the oral systemic link of diabetes. This course will help identify the types, causes, and treatments to provide the best care possible.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Review the types and causes of diabetes mellitus.
- View the latest statistics of diabetes nationally and worldwide.
- Review common medications used to treat diabetes and related conditions.
- Identify alternative glucose monitoring systems in diabetes care.
- Discuss links between periodontal disease and diabetes control.
- Receive an introduction to new CDT code for HbArc in-office testing.
- Discuss oral systemic links and risks.
- Implement oral care routines for diabetic patients that may be instrumental for improved homecare.
