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Walton-le-Dale High School

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Scientific Journal of Research in Dentistry

Background: Oral Health (OH) is an essential component of general health, oral diseases have a negative social impact and adverse consequences on the quality of life, while their treatment places a considerable economic burden on individuals, communities and countries. Oral diseases are related to a number of risk factors and determinants that are common to Diabetes Mellitus (DM) which have oral implications. This study aimed to know DMFT index among type 2 diabetic patients attending UNRWA health centers in Gaza Governorates. Method: An analytical cross-sectional study of 406 patients with type 2 DM selected through systematic random sampling from 5 UNRWA health centers. The World Health Organizationu2019s basic methods tools were used to collect data and assess OH.

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Scientific Journal of Research in Dentistry

Background: Diabetes aff ects millions of people each year, it is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Periodontal disease has recently been recognized as the u201csixth complicationu201d of diabetes mellitus, the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is actually bi-directional. Generally, poor oral hygiene, a long history of diabetes, greater age, and poor metabolic control are associated with more severe periodontal disease. Method: The study is an analytical cross-sectional study, 406 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus selected through systematic random sampling from 5 UNRWA health centers. The World Health Organizationu2019s basic methods tools were used to collect data and assess oral health.

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