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Dental management of patients with diabetes mellitus.

  • University of Pennsylvania

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Abstract

It is estimated that a total of 16 million Americans are suffering fro m diabetes mellitus (DM). Dental health-care providers are involved in screening for this disease, as well as treating numerous patients with DM. As do all medically complex patients, individuals with DM pose a challenge for dental providers. This article describes the pathogenesis and physiology of DM and recommends guidelines for dental care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)82, 84, 86 passim
JournalCompendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
Volume17
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 1996

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