ANSWER: Denosumab (Prolia) is a treatment for osteoporosis that is normally given as an injection every six months. Among its ...

Jawbone loss caused by periodontitis predates the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. This according to research from Umeå University in Sweden presented in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. The ...

Some of the most commonly used medications for osteoporosis can lead to osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a rare but serious side effect. "Inflammation and infection [in the mouth] plus a potent ...