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Research
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General Problem: Can the correlation between salivary statherin concentration and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels provide a more comprehensive assessment of a patient’ s oral health status? Methods & Process: Whole saliva samples were collected from participants. Blood glucose concentration and HbA1c were measured from a small blood sample obtained via a needle stick. Caries risk and gum health was assessed through periodontal pocketing and CariScreen Testing Meters. Salivary statherin concentrations were measured using western blot. Results: Higher HbA1c was associated with lower salivary statherin concentrations. Conclusion: The concentration of the statherin protein in the saliva may be a potential biomarker to assess risk for oral conditions in diabetic patients
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Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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The Relationship Between Salivary Statherin and Hemoglobic A1c Levels in the Dental Setting with Regards to Oral Health
Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
General Problem: Can the correlation between salivary statherin concentration and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels provide a more comprehensive assessment of a patient’ s oral health status? Methods & Process: Whole saliva samples were collected from participants. Blood glucose concentration and HbA1c were measured from a small blood sample obtained via a needle stick. Caries risk and gum health was assessed through periodontal pocketing and CariScreen Testing Meters. Salivary statherin concentrations were measured using western blot. Results: Higher HbA1c was associated with lower salivary statherin concentrations. Conclusion: The concentration of the statherin protein in the saliva may be a potential biomarker to assess risk for oral conditions in diabetic patients
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Presentation Category: Research