A Meta-Analysis Finds Periodontal Treatment Provides a Non-Significant Improvement in Glycemic Control
Article Title and Bibliographic Information
Does periodontal treatment improve glycemic control in diabetic patients? A meta-analysis of intervention studies.
Janket SJ. Wightman A. Baird AE. Van Dyke TE. Jones JA.
Journal of Dental Research 2005;84(12):1154-9.
Level of Evidence
1a
Purpose
To quantitatively summarize existing evidence on the impact of periodontal treatment on glycemic control, using hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) as the outcome, in people with diabetes.
Source of Funding
VA HSR & D grant #DII99.206-1 and NIH grant DE13191
Type of Study/Design
Systematic review with meta-analysis
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dept. of Cariology, Restor. Sci. & Endo., 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Phone: (734) 764-1737; FAX: (734) 936-1597
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