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These manifestations, such as xerostomia, periodontal disease, and dental sensitivity, can significantly affect quality of life and may be underrecognized in clinical practice. Aim: To systematically assess the presence and relevance of oral manifestations in patients with MS, and to identify correlations between these symptoms and clinical parameters such as MS phenotype, disease duration, and disability level. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A database search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus on 17 March 2025, using terms related to \u201cmultiple sclerosis\u201d and \u201coral manifestations\u201d. Inclusion criteria were limited to observational studies published in the last ten years, focusing on oral symptoms in MS patients. Furthermore, the quality of the studies was assessed following the Newcastle\u2013Ottawa Scale (NOS) for cohort and case\u2013control studies, and the JBI Critical Appraisal checklist for analytical cross-sectional studies. Results: Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. The most frequently reported oral manifestations were hyposalivation, gingival inflammation, increased DMFT and plaque indices, dental sensitivity, and oral pain. Several studies found statistically significant associations between oral dryness and MS phenotype (p &lt; 0.05), and between periodontal health and degree of disability (p &lt; 0.05). However, heterogeneity in methodology and lack of longitudinal studies were noted as limitations. Conclusions: This review highlights a clear relationship between MS and several oral health disturbances, particularly xerostomia and periodontal disease. 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