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People with Diabetes Need to Pay Special Attention to Oral Health
FDI and IDF address the increased risks of oral complications for those who suffer from diabetes.
The FDI World Dental Federation and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have joined forces to promote to health professionals and people with diabetes the importance of the association between gum disease and diabetes. During the 2007 FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Dubai, both organizations jointly convened a symposium on the topic that resulted in a Call to Action for dentists, physicians and their organizations.
Not Brushing Your Teeth Could Lead to Mouth Cancer – Men More at Risk
The UK’s leading oral health charity is warning men to take extra care of their teeth after a gum condition caused by poor oral health was linked to tongue cancer. The British Dental Health Foundation was speaking after a study by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in America found that gum disease – which has already been linked to heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and low birth weight babies – can increase a males’ tongue cancer risk by more than five times in its advanced form.
