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Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub:

Empowering Health Through Knowledge
& Co-Management.

1 billion

Periodontitis cases worldwide

Severe periodontal diseases affect approximately 19% of the global adult population.

World Health Organization (2023) Oral health. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/oral-health

537 million

Adults living with diabetes worldwide

This is projected to rise to 783 million by 2045.

International Diabetes Federation (2023) What is Diabetes? Available at: https://idf.org/about-diabetes/what-is-diabetes/

Bidirectional link

Between periodontitis and diabetes

The inflammation resulting from periodontitis and/ or diabetes can have a profound and negative impact on each other, increasing the severity of the respective diseases.

Preshaw PM, Alba AL, Herrera D, et al. Periodontitis and diabetes: a two-way relationship. Diabetologia. 2012 Jan;55(1):21-31. doi: 10.1007/s00125-011-2342-y. Epub 2011 Nov 6. PMID: 22057194; PMCID: PMC3228943.

Who we are

At the Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between two of the most prevalent health conditions globally – periodontitis and diabetes.

Our initiative focuses on building a skilled and informed community of healthcare professionals in the co-management of these conditions and empowering individuals to take control of their gum and diabetes health. Join us in our mission to educate, support, and transform health outcomes for a healthier future. Your health is an asset.

What we do

We are dedicated to building a healthier nation with our three core values:

Enhancing public wellbeing Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to take charge of their health. We strive to:

Convey up-to-date research and insights to improve public awareness.
Facilitate community outreach programmes to educate and support patients in managing their health effectively.

Empower healthcare professionals We are committed to enhancing the skillset and knowledge base of all healthcare professionals managing patients with periodontitis and/ or diabetes. We endeavour to:

Equip members with the resources and tools to improve the co-management of periodontitis and diabetes care.
Enhance the advocacy capacity of our members to improve regional and national awareness.

Supporting innovation and integrated healthcare services We believe in the transformative power of innovative, integrated and collaborative healthcare. Our efforts focus on:

Encouraging networks and collaborations between dental and medical professionals at regional levels.
Integrating gum health into the prevention and treatment of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.

Through these core values, the Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub aims to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities, fostering a healthier future for all.

Join us

Our Team

Dr Varkha Rattu

Founder & Periodontology Co-Lead

Dr Amar Puttanna

Diabetes Co-Lead

Dr Rajeev Raghavan

Diabetes Co-Lead

Professor Mark Ide

Periodontology Co-Lead

Professor Luigi Nibali

Periodontology Co-Lead

Dr Dominika Antoniszczak

Education & Support Advisor

Dr Jasmine Loke

Clinical Content Advisor

Dr Mira Shah

Patient Resource Advisor