Diabetes Mellitus and Dental Health: Problems in Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Clinics' Patients
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PROCEDIA PUBLISH GROUP
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The article considers interection between diabetes mellitus and dental health. Shortage of knowledge of diabetes among dentists and dental patients is suggested. The role of a dentist in early diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and peculiarities of dental diseases treatment in diabetic patients is discussed. Assessment results of gingival blood glucose level in patients with chronic periodontitis are given.
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diabetes, oral health, knowledge, diagnosis, treatment