This review the prevalence of degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the temporomandibular joints included 32 studies only 6 being considered at low risk of bias. While a high prevalence of DJD was seen in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis the findings should be viewed cautiously.
[read the full story...]Is there a link between ankylosing spondylitis and periodontitis?
This blog by Tracey Howe considers a recent systematic review examining the links between ankylosing spondylitis and periodontitis.
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