The hidden health equity crisis: readability assessment of online information regarding periodontitis-diabetes relationship

The overwhelming majority of online diabetes resources fail to acknowledge periodontitis as a risk factor for diabetes, despite well-established evidence supporting this link. Additionally, the readability of available materials is significantly above recommended levels for public comprehension. This accessibility gap may lead to a lack of awareness among patients and healthcare professionals, further contributing to health inequality. To enhance health literacy and encourage integrated care approaches, websites should prioritize both simplifying their content and ensuring the periodontitis-diabetes relationship is clearly communicated.