Periodontitis; Severe risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis
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Overview
Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that destroys hard and soft tissues surrounding the teeth and is associated with bacterial colonies and biofilms.
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Periodontitis Is A Risk Factor For Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study
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Dr. Nandita Mohan
BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
