Deep clean teeth, healthier heart? study tests the link
NCT ID NCT04954313
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looked at whether intensive dental cleaning (scaling and root planing) can improve not only oral health but also markers of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. About 200 adults with gum disease and either heart disease or diabetes (or prediabetes) took part. Researchers measured changes in gum health and linked them to changes in blood sugar and blood vessel function.
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Locations
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UNC Nutrition Research Institute
Kannapolis, North Carolina, 28081, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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