Why your dentist needs to know if you have diabetes

When you think about health professionals who can help manage chronic diseases, your dentist is probably not high on the list. However, if you look at diabetes as an example, evidence indicates that your oral health professional should be an important player on your health-care team, and not just to look after your mouth.

In fact, an oral health professional can often help people with diabetes improve their long-term general health outcomes, including managing their blood glucose levels.

The prevalence of diabetes in Australia is of significant concern. 1.7 million Australians have diabetes, with