For years dentists have known that certain diseases can affect the health of their patients’ teeth, but this has always been based on anecdotal evidence. New research being conducted at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine has found that Diabetes is a direct cause of periodontitis in mice. If you, or someone you know, has this condition, then you need to make sure that you are on a regular schedule with Dr. B, to make sure your oral health is always top notch.