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November is diabetes Awareness Month . In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, The USC School of Dentistry, offers the following tips and explains why good oral health is essential for a person living with diabetes. Of the nearly 24 million Americans who have diabetes, Latinos are increasingly at risk.

Researchers at Oregon health & Science University's School of Dentistry have found that a significant percentage of dental patients with the inflammatory diseases irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis also have the Epstein-Barr virus. The Epstein-Barr virus is an important human pathogen found in more than 90 percent of the world population.