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The impact of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults and older adults on clinical dental outcomes: A systematic review.

Community dental health · Rathinam I, Park J, Guerrero R, Lall O, Woods L, Kroon J · 2026-08-06

This systematic review of 36 studies found that adults with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis showed poorer oral health outcomes, particularly regarding periodontitis, plaque accumulation, and clinical attachment loss, suggesting arthritis impairs both periodontal health and oral hygiene maintenance.

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