Dental Hygiene and the Diabetic Patient This assignment called for a thorough discussion on the matter of diabetes in the area of periodontal dentistry. Discussion was presented with reference to a definition of diabetes, types of diabetes and what a dental hygienist can do to promote best practice dentistry. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 22686 #7359 periodontal disease and diabetes.doc Price: 44.75