Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by disruptedrncarbohydrate as well as protein and lipid metabolisms. About half a billion people worldwidernare estimated to live with DM. Oral health problems are considered as one of the six majorrncomplications of DM although it is often neglected in its care.rnObjective: This study assessed oral health awareness and self-care practices among diabeticrnpatients at TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH).rnMethods: Across sectional institution based survey was conducted and data was collectedrnfrom March 16 to May 15, 2020 using a paper based interviewer administered structuredrnquestionnaire. One hundred eighty six diabetic patients who were visiting TASH for theirrnfollow-up care were selected consecutively.rnResult: The mean age of participants was 47.16 years. Majority of the participants werernfemales (58.6%). About one third (31.72%) of the study participants had ever receivedrninformation regarding oral health. On the other hand, half (50%) of the study participantsrnknew the relation between diabetes and oral health. Regarding participants oral health selfcarernpractice,rn30.39% of the participants clean their teeth once a day while 39.78 % practicedrnoral health self - care twice a day. The remaining 29.83% of the participants clean their teethrnless than one per day. Similarly, only 40.13% of the participants had a dental care visit withinrnfive year of this study. Only 1.85% of participants were claim receiving a dental care as partrnof their diabetes follow up.rnConclusion: The level of oral health awareness and self-care practice of diabetic patientsrnattending TASH was found to be unsatisfactory. This shows the lack of comprehensiverndiabetic education programs that address the common complications of the disease includingrnoral health problems. Moreover, most patients were suffering from varies symptoms of oralrnhealth problems. Therefore, policy maker as well as partitions involved in the delivery ofrndiabetic care should plan for a comprehensive patient education programs. Likewise, oralrnhealth screening and referral should be the standard of diabetic care.