Dr Yasmin Akrum
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes – What you need to know (Part 2)
How does diabetes affect the rest of the mouth?
Those with uncontrolled or poor-controlled diabetics may experience a burning sensation in the mouth or tongue due to a reduced salivary flow. There may also be an increased risk to tooth decay and fungal infections.
How is periodontitis treated in a diabetic patient?
The Periodontist (dental surgeon who specializes [...]
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes – What You Need To Know (Part 1)
The relationship between diabetes and gum disease (periodontitis) is bi-directional. This means that not only are diabetic patients more prone to periodontitis, but periodontitis can also make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar level. In the United States, it has been shown that diabetic patients are up to 4.2 times more [...]
Greetings from Dr Yasmin Akrum
Hello,
I am Dr Yasmin Akrum. I graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1992. I was then based in the Institute of Dental Health followed by the Government Dental Clinic for 2 years.
I embarked on specialist training thereafter and proceeded to complete my Masters in Science (Periodontology) at the Eastman [...]
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