Association of oral care with periodontitis and glycemic control among US adults with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies indicate that treating periodontitis may benefit glycemic control among people with diabetes. It is unclear whether oral self-care such as flossing may reduce risk for periodontitis and improve glycemic control among people with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between oral care, specifically, flossing and preventive dental care, with periodontitis and glycemic control, among US dentate adults with diabetes.

Methods

We analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014 for 892 participants aged 30 years and older with diabetes who completed the periodontal examination and lab test for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Sampling weights were applied. Multivariable logistic regression and multivariable linea

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664594 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature