
Join AGD!
Becoming a member of AGD and your local constituent is one of the most beneficial decisions you can make for enriching your career and enhancing the profession. JOIN AGD TODAY!
Experience Advanced Hands-on Education with industry Leaders at AGD2026
Alaska Academy of General Dentistry
The Alaska Academy of General Dentistry is a professional association representing general dentists within our state. We are dedicated to providing resources for continuing dental education to our members and to improving patient care through lifelong service and learning. That dedication is supported by the programs and events that assist AGD members to achieve their professional goals, with our main focus in advocacy.
Alaska AGD News/Events
Alaska AGD News/Events
AGD News/Events
AGD News/Events
AGD NEWS


Academy of General Dentistry Names Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, MAEd, MAGD, Faculty Advisor of the Year
AGD EVENTS
Bidirectional Link Between Diabetes and Periodontitis
Date(s)Description
Diabetes and periodontitis have a bidirectional relationship, wherein poor glycemic control aggravates periodontal disease, and periodontal inflammation worsens insulin resistance. Periodontal therapy can improve glycemic control, highlighting the need for integrated dental and medical care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis.
- Explain the underlying inflammatory and immunological mechanisms linking the two conditions.
- Highlight the impact of glycemic control on periodontal health.
- Assess the influence of periodontal disease on metabolic regulation.
- Promote evidence-based and interdisciplinary management strategies for patients with diabetes and periodontitis.
Speaker Bio