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Oral Health Implications of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Other Incretin-Based Therapies.

Journal of clinical medicine · Bijoch J · 2026-07-09

Researchers reviewed evidence on how GLP-1 receptor agonists and related diabetes and obesity drugs affect oral health, finding potential anti-inflammatory effects on gums alongside patient-reported complaints about mouth dryness, breath, and tooth problems, while calling for better monitoring in future studies.

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