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The present study aimed to assess awareness of oral health implications among T2DM patients in Ajman, UAE, and to identify predictors of good awareness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 306 self-reported T2DM patients at a tertiary hospital. A validated, structured questionnaire assessed awareness across 12 oral health indicators. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used, with logistic regression to identify predictors of good awareness (score \u22656\/12).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While 83.7% of participants acknowledged a general oral health impact of diabetes, awareness of specific complications was low, particularly regarding caries risk (24%) and effects on glycemic control (23%). Predictors of good awareness included higher education (AOR: 2.2, 95% CI: 1\u20134.6), T2DM duration \u226510 years (AOR: 3.3, 95% CI: 1.6\u20137.0), recent dental visits (AOR: 2.92, 95% CI: 1.2\u20137.0), and use of internet resources (AOR: 7.87, 95% CI: 1.3\u201346.4). Receiving education from healthcare providers was not significantly associated with improved awareness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite high general awareness, knowledge of specific oral health complications remains inadequate. 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