Effects of the Co-occurrence of Diabetes Mellitus and Tooth Loss on Cognitive Function.

Objective: Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and poor oral health are common chronic conditions and risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia among older adults. This study assessed the effects of DM and complete tooth loss (TL) on cognitive function, accounting for their interactions.

Methods: Longitudinal data were obtained from the 2006, 2012, and 2018 waves of the Health and Retirement Study.

Oral Health, Diabetes, and Inflammation: Effects of Oral Hygiene Behaviour.

Introduction: The aim of this research was to assess the association between inflammation and oral health and diabetes, as well as the mediating role of oral hygiene practice in this association.

Methods: Data were from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The analytical sample consisted of 2,191 respondents aged 50 and older.