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Diabetes mellitus is associated with all of the following oral findings EXCEPT:

  1. Parotid gland hypertrophy (sialosis)
  2. Hyposalivation/xerostomia
  3. Increased risk and severity of periodontal disease
  4. Increased salivary flow rate
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Correct answer: D. Increased salivary flow rate

Poorly controlled diabetes is classically associated with parotid hypertrophy (sialosis), hyposalivation/xerostomia, delayed wound healing, and increased periodontal disease risk/severity — diabetes does NOT typically cause increased salivary flow; if anything, reduced flow (xerostomia) is the expected finding.

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