Periodontal disease in children with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Nurse Pract

Angela K. Wooton is an assistant professor of graduate nursing at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Ind. Lynne M. Melchior is an instructor at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Ind. Lorinda L. Coan is an assistant professor at the College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Ind. Amanda R. Reddington is an assistant clinical professor of dental hygiene/assisting at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Ind.

Published: February 2018

Collaborative efforts between health team members can advance early detection of children with elevated blood glucose levels, preventing hyperglycemia and periodontal diseases. Rates of obesity are increasing in children, impacting the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases. Collaborative care between nurse practitioners and dental hygienists can detect, prevent, and treat periodontal disease in children.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000529666.08823.01DOI Listing

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