A new King’s College London study has revealed how a simple chairside test helps to screen patients who have other risk factors for the diabetes, such as high BMI and gum disease. The research addresses the large overlap between gum disease and diabetes and is published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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Prediabetes or diabetes found in 1 in 3 patients during dental appointment
March 4, 2026
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