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Oral Manifestations of Coeliac Disease: when gluten sensitivity shows up in the mouth
Coeliac disease often shows in the mouth before the gut — here's how it looks, what causes it, and when to see a dentist. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Lupus Erythematosus and the Mouth: What Oral Signs Mean
Lupus erythematosus can show in the mouth before the skin or joints — here's how the lesions look, what causes them, and when to see a dentist. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Renal Disease: When the kidneys show in the mouth
Renal disease and dialysis can produce oral changes including pallor, dry mouth, ulceration, gum overgrowth and oral keratosis. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Psoriasis: When a skin condition shows in the mouth
Psoriasis usually affects the skin but can rarely produce oral lesions, including geographic tongue. Learn the signs and links. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Respiratory Disease: Dental clues to lung conditions
Asthma, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases can produce specific changes in the mouth. Learn the most common oral signs and what they mean. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of HIV and AIDS: When the mouth shows the disease
HIV and AIDS produce a range of oral conditions including candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia, Kaposi sarcoma and lymphoma. Learn the signs. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis: how RA can affect your jaw, mouth and saliva
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect your jaw, saliva and gums. Learn the oral signs, drug interactions and why regular dental care matters when you have RA.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can affect the mouth in many ways, from delayed tooth eruption in children to a larger tongue and altered drug response in adults. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Liver Disease
Liver disease affects the mouth in several ways, from bleeding and bruising to bilateral parotid swelling and a yellow tinge to the palate. Coordinated dental care matters. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Cardiac Disease
Heart disease and dental health affect each other in important ways, from medication side-effects to bleeding risk and infective endocarditis. Coordinated care keeps you safe. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
19 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Anaemia: when low iron or B12 shows up in your mouth
Anaemia can show up in your mouth first — smooth sore tongue, pale lining, cracked corners. Here's what to watch for. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
13 May 2026