Screening for diabetes mellitus in dental practices

In this field trial, the authors assess the feasibility of screening for diabetes and prediabetes in dental practices and in a community health center.Dental patients 45 years and older who were not aware of their diabetic status underwent evaluation for diabetes risk with an American Diabetes Association Diabetes Risk Test and with hemoglobin (Hb) A1c measurement. Participants with an HbA1c level of 5.7 percent or greater were referred to their...