After reading the article about Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, the following Web sites, tables and recommended reading materials are designed for the easy application of the new knowledge.
Useful Web sites
• American Diabetes Association: Clinical Practice Recommendations 2005 care.diabetesjournals.org
• American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
• American Dietetic Association www.webdietitians.org
• United States Department of Agriculture www.mypyramid.gov
References and Recommended Reading
• Darby ML, Walsh MM. Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice. 2nd ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2003; 855-877.
• Fisk J. Diabetes mellitus and oral care. Dent Update. 2004; 32(2):114-5.
• Golla K, Epstein JB, Rada RE, Sanai R, Messieha Z, Cabay RJ. Diabetes mellitus: an updated overview of medical management and dental implications. Gen Dent. 2004; 52(6):527-8.
• Kiran M, Arpak N, Unsal E, Erdogan MF. The effect of improved periodontal health on metabolic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Clin Periodontol. 2005; 32(3): 266-72.
• Manfredi M, McCullough MJ, Vescovi P, Al-Kaarawi ZM, Porter SR. Update on diabetes mellitus and related oral diseases. Oral Dis. 2004; 10(4): 187-200.
• Rhodus NL, Vibeto BM, Hamamoto DT. Glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus upon admission to a dental clinic: considerations for dental management. Quintessence Int. 2005; 36(6):474-82.
• Seidel-Bittke D. The link between oral halth and systemic heath: a review. Dent Today. 2004 Dec 12 (50): 52-3.
• Van Dyke TE, Sheilesh D. Risk factors for periodontitis. J Int Acad Periodontol. 2005; 7(1): 3-7.
