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<blockquote data-quote="aust dental allie" data-source="post: 129917" data-attributes="member: 26107"><p>Hi everyone,</p><p></p><p>Thank you for replying to my post!</p><p></p><p>This is the same problem which we face in Australia. The research is out there linking diabetes with oral health conditions such as periodontitis (gum disease), however this information is not being conveyed to the patients.</p><p></p><p>As a dental hygienist I know the importance of regular dental check-ups for those with diabetes, as factors such as diet, oral hygiene and medications can intensify an individual’s oral health problems. </p><p></p><p>Nevertheless, there is this gap, where patients are not being regularly informed or supported to see a dentist, until there is a serious problem later down the track. Currently, only podiatrists, dieticians, occupational therapists and diabetes educators are the only health allies who are utilized by most doctors. </p><p></p><p>I can see this is going to be a long and ongoing push in terms of changing the medical perceptions to make not only oral health, but other health facets available to patients. I am glad hear that you are all at least aware of the dental implications with diabetes and use support sites like this one for your own guidance. </p><p> </p><p>Our plans are inclined to helping our general practitioners with better information packages to give to newly diagnosed diabetics, as well as a ‘referral timeline’. As there are so many new life changes and health assessments involved once a patient has been diagnosed, perhaps a structured plan would benefit both the patient and medical practitioner.</p><p></p><p>You have all given me some very good food for thought, once again thank-you. </p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aust dental allie, post: 129917, member: 26107"] Hi everyone, Thank you for replying to my post! This is the same problem which we face in Australia. The research is out there linking diabetes with oral health conditions such as periodontitis (gum disease), however this information is not being conveyed to the patients. As a dental hygienist I know the importance of regular dental check-ups for those with diabetes, as factors such as diet, oral hygiene and medications can intensify an individual’s oral health problems. Nevertheless, there is this gap, where patients are not being regularly informed or supported to see a dentist, until there is a serious problem later down the track. Currently, only podiatrists, dieticians, occupational therapists and diabetes educators are the only health allies who are utilized by most doctors. I can see this is going to be a long and ongoing push in terms of changing the medical perceptions to make not only oral health, but other health facets available to patients. I am glad hear that you are all at least aware of the dental implications with diabetes and use support sites like this one for your own guidance. Our plans are inclined to helping our general practitioners with better information packages to give to newly diagnosed diabetics, as well as a ‘referral timeline’. As there are so many new life changes and health assessments involved once a patient has been diagnosed, perhaps a structured plan would benefit both the patient and medical practitioner. You have all given me some very good food for thought, once again thank-you. :D [/QUOTE]
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