TY - JOUR AU - Saengtipbovorn, Saruta AU - Taneepanichskul, Surasak PY - 2014 DA - 2014/06/16 TI - Effectiveness of lifestyle change plus dental care (LCDC) program on improving glycemic and periodontal status in the elderly with type 2 diabetes JO - BMC Oral Health SP - 72 VL - 14 IS - 1 AB - Currently, there is an increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus among the elderly. To minimize adverse effects on glycemic control, prevention and management of general and oral complications in diabetic patients is essential. The purpose of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of a Lifestyle Change plus Dental Care (LCDC) program to improve glycemic and periodontal status in the elderly with type 2 diabetes. SN - 1472-6831 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-14-72 DO - 10.1186/1472-6831-14-72 ID - Saengtipbovorn2014 ER -