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21/07/2011 at 1:03 pm #17557
Dr Chetna BogarDr Chetna Bogar
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Dry mouth or xerostomia has been reported with diabetes mellitus. Xerostomia is a risk factor for dental caries.
Oral candidiasis has been a consistent finding in patients with diabetes mellitus.