A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology revealed a strong link between high blood sugar levels and periodontal disease in Indonesia, which highlighted the need for integrated approaches to oral and systemic health management.

The research used data from the 2018 Indonesia National Health Survey (Riskesdas), and examined more than 13,000 adults aged 35 years and above. The study explored whether metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its individual components were associated with periodontitis, a severe gum disease that can lead to tooth loss and systemic complications if untreated.

Metabolic syndrome includes abdominal obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In this study, 41% of the sampl

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