Dental Jay Magazine: Periodontal Treatment Associated With Decreased Diabetes Mellitus–Related Treatment Costs

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal disease have a suggested bidirectional relationship. Researchers have reported decreases in DM-related health care costs after periodontal treatment. The authors examined the relationship between periodontal disease treatment and DM health care costs in commercial insurance and Medicaid claims data.

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