Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Receives Grant for Oral Health Project
Thursday, December 19th, 2013 -- 9:06 AM
-It?s no secret in the health care community that gum disease is linked to diabetic complications but for many people, including those with diabetes, this may come as a surprise.In an effort to increase awareness, a recently-awarded $186,000 grant from DentaQuest Foundation will support a Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation pilot project designed to improve oral health of people with diabetes through education, research and better integration of medical and dental health information.
Boston-based DentaQuest Foundation, established in 2000, works with partners across the U.S. to raise awareness, connect key leaders and support efforts to improve oral health.
This project focuses on four initiatives: Research, patient education, provider and staff education, and development of health information technology used to improve patient care.
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