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In this study published in the Journal of Restorative Dentistry, in both the diabetic and non-diabetic groups, there was no statistically significant difference in the overall pain felt by patients after a single visit and after two visits. Further research on a larger sample size is necessary to definitively determine if diabetes can serve as a disease modifier and alter postoperative pain in irreversible pulpitis following a single-visit RCT in managed T2 diabetics.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 20% of people will get an oral ulcer at some point. The University of Tennessee’s Dr. Amit Correa, a fellow in hematology and oncology, goes over what to look for, potential causes, how to evaluate a patient with an oral ulcer, what the physical examination entails, other common conditions in the oral cavity that a clinician should be aware of, treatment options, and more in this podcast.

A study of nearly 10,000 adults aged 65 and older found that individuals with either complete tooth loss or diabetes had accelerated cognitive decline compared to those without the diseases. And decline was fastest for individuals 65-84 who had both conditions. The authors hypothesize a combination of nutritional deficiency and inflammation as playing a role.

Experiments have confirmed a connection between rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups and periodontitis.