While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased risk […]

Early on during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts noticed that people with diabetes were more likely to become hospitalized with the disease—the big question was why. Now, in vitro and in vivo work suggests that low concentrations of the metabolite 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol (1,5-AG) may help explain the increased vulnerability of this population.  […]

By Dr. Leonard Weiss, Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected […]

COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory disease. But many people have reported symptoms that go beyond the respiratory system, including those affecting the mouth. There’s still a lot to learn about the connection between COVID-19 and a variety of different symptoms. But some studies on how and why COVID-19 and dental […]