Association of Oral Health Assessment Tool Findings With Periodontal Screening Outcomes in Adults With Diabetes.

Among diabetic adults, specific oral health problems detected by a non-dental screening tool (tongue changes, gum issues, tooth decay) were associated with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease, suggesting the tool may help identify patients needing dental referral in diabetes clinics.

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