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Dental hygienists have long recognized the special oral health needs of patients with diabetes. Research demonstrates that patients with diabetes are at greater risk for prevalence, progression, and severity of periodontal diseases, depending on their level of blood glucose control.1 Periodontal infections may lead to insulin resistance and difficulty in maintaining appropriate blood glucose levels.1,2 Additionally, poor wound healing, decreased resistance to infections, recurrent infections, candidiasis, xerostomia, burning mouth, and dental caries are often experienced by individuals with diabetes.
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