Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 62-63, June 2007

A Meta-Analysis Finds Periodontal Treatment Provides a Non-Significant Improvement in Glycemic Control

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

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

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00036-X

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.03.009

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 62-63, June 2007

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