Oral Manifestations in Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinician’s Perspective

Abstract Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia that affects various parts of the body, including the oral cavity. It forms an integral part of the metabolic syndrome that is widely affecting the population globally. Diabetes not only affects various organs of the body it also impacts the oral cavity. However, oral manifestations often go unnoticed and may later affect the subjective well-being of the patient. Therefore, early recognition of oral manifestations may play a critical role in comprehensive management of the condition. So, this review aims to discuss the effects of DM on the oral cavity with the purpose to enhance the knowledge about the interrelationship between DM and its oral manifestations.