Effectiveness of multi-stage diabetes screening in the dental care setting: a scoping literature review.
A scoping review of 21 studies found that multi-stage diabetes screening protocols combining risk questionnaires, periodontal examination, and point-of-care testing in dental settings can identify previously undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes cases, with detection rates between 20–66%.
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