Oral health information was included in 89.5% of diabetes education programs in states with high diabetes prevalence compared to 85.9% in low prevalence states (P= 0.22). Comparing the high to low diabetes prevalence states, there were significant differences in odds for responding " yes" to the topics " show patients proper tooth brushing (and flossing) techniques" and " managing dry mouth" (Ps = 0.02). However, management of dry mouth, demonstrations and return demonstrations of oral hygiene techniques were covered by 27.0%, 10.1% and <1% programs, respectively. © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
