Oral Health and Diabetes – The Forgotten Two‑Way Street
Welcome to our education section about ‘SMILE NOW’, sharing key information about diabetes and dental health.
Don’t forget, if you or a patient has diabetes, book regular CHECK-UP with the dental team and ask them to update your GP.
Download the SMILE NOW reminder card
Commissioning standard: dental care for people with diabetes
Version 1 First published: August 2019 Prepared by: Office of the Chief Dental Officer England.
The importance of diabetes oral health and tooth care
Zehra Yonel ACL Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital and School
Useful posters for the Pharmacy
Oral Hygiene Advice
(Click on the poster)
Bleeding and Swollen Gums
(Click on the poster)
Useful resources for Health Care Professionals
Gum Health Awareness
(Click on the poster)
Perio and Diabetes
(Click on the document below)
NICE and NHS guidance
(Click on the document below)
Useful resources for patients
Gum Health Awareness
Perio and Diabetes
