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Risk Factors for Routine Dental Health Care Visits

Risk Factors

Gum infections have been called the "sixth complication of diabetes," because people with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease.

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Oral Health Program, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, Division of Family Health and Preparedness, Utah Department of Health, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2002, Telephone: 801-273-2995, Fax: 801-274-0674, Website: http://health.utah.gov/oralhealth, Contact: Dr. Kim Michelson
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Content updated: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:03:28 MDT