September 17, 2025Frontiers in Oral HealthOpen Access

Assessment of oral health status in a population of Moroccan children with type 1 diabetes

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Patients with type 1 diabetes showed significantly worse oral health compared to non-diabetic peers, impacting care.
The average DMFT index was 6.13 in diabetic subjects, indicating a high prevalence of dental cavities among them.
Health metrics like plaque index and gingival index highlighted the importance of diabetes control on oral health outcomes.
Statistically significant differences were noted in inflammation and calculus deposition between diabetic and non-diabetic children.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals poorer oral health metrics in Moroccan children with type 1 diabetes, suggesting significant implications.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals poorer oral health metrics in Moroccan children with type 1 diabetes, suggesting significant implications.