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Dentistry for Diabetics
Dentistry For Diabetics is a national organization of dentists who are dedicated to improving dental care for people who have diabetes. Established in 2007, the organization was founded by Charles W. Martin, DDS and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Its members are practicing dentists from across the U.S. The organization trains clinicians in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease associated with diabetes. The organization cites the two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease as the basis of its clinical approach. A significant body of scientific evidence documents the connections between diabetes and oral health. People who have diabetes are twice as likely to develop gum disease, which then worsens diabetes through an automatic response that the human body uses to fight infection. People who have diabetes and severe gum disease have a premature death rate nearly eight times higher than those who don’t have periodontal disease. Clinical studies confirm that treatment of gum disease reduces oral inflammation, which removes the factor that triggers the body’s inflammatory response which, in turn, plays a major role in compounding the effects of diabetes. Dental treatments that fight gum infections also help improve control of blood glucose levels. A portion of all Dentistry For Diabetics revenues is donated to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The organization’s first contribution of $10,000 was made in March, 2008. The donations support the ADA’s research and education efforts. The organization operates a Web site at www.DentistryForDiabetics.com.