Development of oral health initiatives to improve glycaemic control v1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Diabetes and periodontitis: development of oral health initiatives to improve glycaemic control.
IRAS ID
173052
Contact name
Susan Bissett
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 10 months, 31 days
Research summary
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing periodontitis (advanced gum disease), which can adversely impact on their diabetes control. Yet, medical (diabetes) and dental (periodontal) management are not integrated with each other. The long term aim of this research is to reduce the present gap that exists between evidence and practice in the area of diabetes and periodontitis by working with: healthcare professionals to improve their knowledge and awareness of the recognised bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontitis; and also healthcare professionals and people with diabetes to co-design an intervention that will bring the oral health needs of people with diabetes into focus within a diabetes context.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0030
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jan 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion