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Oral manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis: how RA can affect your jaw, mouth and saliva
Rheumatoid arthritis affects the jaw joint, salivary glands and gums. Learn how it shows up in the mouth and what dentists adjust during treatment.
Updated 26 June 2026
Oral Manifestations of Renal Disease: When the kidneys show in the mouth
Chronic kidney disease changes the mouth — dry mouth, uraemic stomatitis, gum overgrowth from transplant medicines. Learn what dentists watch for.
Updated 26 June 2026
Lupus Erythematosus and the Mouth: What Oral Signs Mean
Lupus can produce painful palate ulcers and patches that mimic oral lichen planus. Learn the oral signs, what biopsy shows and how treatment is shared with rheumatology.
Updated 26 June 2026
Oral Manifestations of Liver Disease
Liver disease can show up in the mouth as jaundice, bleeding gums and lichen planus. Learn what dentists look for and why clotting tests matter before treatment.
Updated 26 June 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.
Updated 26 June 2026
Diabetes and Your Mouth: How Diabetes Affects Oral Health
Diabetes makes gum disease, dry mouth and thrush worse — and bad gums make blood sugar harder to control. Learn how the two are linked and what to do.
Updated 26 June 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.
Updated 26 June 2026
Mouthwash: When It Helps and When It Doesn't
Which mouthwashes do what, when they genuinely help, when they don't, and why no rinse replaces brushing or flossing. A patient guide to fluoride, chlorhexidine, antimicrobial, and cosmetic mouthwashes.
Updated 26 June 2026