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Periodontal Disease Prevalence Among Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Regional Hospital in Uganda.

Cureus · Amon M, Nimusiima E, Arubaku W, Kwizera G, Okundua I, Mulogo E · 2026-07-24

This cross-sectional study of 336 diabetic patients in Uganda found that 92.3% had periodontal disease, with over half experiencing severe periodontitis; female sex, higher education, alcohol use, regular dental visits, and twice-daily tooth brushing were protective factors.

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