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EVENTS
Bidirectional Link Between Diabetes and Periodontitis
Date(s)
Aug. 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Moitri Ojha, BDS, MDS
Subject: 490 Periodontics
Credits: 1.5
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, Aug. 11: 7–8:30 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Managers, and New Dentists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)
Description
Diabetes and periodontitis have a bidirectional relationship, wherein poor glycemic control aggravates periodontal disease, and periodontal inflammation worsens insulin resistance. Periodontal therapy can improve glycemic control, highlighting the need for integrated dental and medical care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis.
- Explain the underlying inflammatory and immunological mechanisms linking the two conditions.
- Highlight the impact of glycemic control on periodontal health.
- Assess the influence of periodontal disease on metabolic regulation.
- Promote evidence-based and interdisciplinary management strategies for patients with diabetes and periodontitis.
Speaker Bio
Moitri Ojha, BDS, MDS, is an assistant professor (periodontology) at SMBT Dental College & Hospital, with strong academic and clinical expertise in periodontology. She holds a BDS and MDS (periodontology) and is currently pursuing a PhD. She has authored multiple publications and patents and serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several journals. She has chaired scientific sessions at conferences, received multiple awards and is committed to continuing dental education.
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