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Periodontitis and Incident Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide Cohort Study From Korea

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This nationwide cohort study demonstrates that treated periodontitis was independently associated with a 33% increased risk of incident diabetes. Using a treatment-based exposure and a washout design, findings emphasize the importance of periodontal care in metabolic disease prevention. AI statement: The authors declare that no generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools were used to generate the scientific content of this manuscript. AI-based tools were used solely for language editing and clarity improvement, and all final content, interpretation, and conclusions were reviewed and approved by the authors. The data that support the findings of this study are available from Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). Restrictions apply to the availability of these data, which were used under license for this study. Data are available from the author(s) with the permission of Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). Table S1: Baseline characteristics of the study population according to periodontitis status (2009). Table S2: Sensitivity analysis using alternative washout periods (cohort eligibility unchanged). Table S3: Sensitivity analyses using alternative exposure definitions based on periodontal procedure patterns. Table S4: Sex-stratified Cox regression models and interaction test for effect modification. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

Source: Journal of Periodontal Research

DOI: 10.1111/jre.70111

Authors: Shi Jun Park, Su‐Min Park, Eun‐Cheol Park

Institutions: Yonsei University, Yonsei University Health System

Language: English

Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,880