New Jersey Local News (11/28, Elmore) spoke to Dr. Keith Libou, chief clinical officer at Delta Dental of New Jersey, about the association between diabetes and periodontal disease. “Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems including gum disease,” said Dr. Libou. “And if you have gum disease, you may be at greater risk for a chronic health problem like diabetes.” Dr. Libou discussed the role of dentists in early diagnosis of diabetes, noting that Delta Dental of New Jersey is “piloting a program where dentists can perform an in-office blood test for those patients with periodontal disease who are at risk for diabetes.”
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