Screening for diabetes and hypertension in adult dental patients: the experience in a Nigerian dental center
Screening was helpful in the detection of undiagnosed cases and suboptimal control of both diseases in patients. Recommendations for dental practice guidelines include routine screening with mandatory screening for hypertension in patients with diabetes.
Authors
- Afolake Shakirat Salami
- Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5924-9810)
- Lilian Ejije Ahaji
- Ezekiel Taiwo Adebayo
- Emmauel Adetolu Adelusi
Institutions
- University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
- Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Dental Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fdmed.2024.1468375
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00