Hormones, health and hygiene: the missing menopause conversation
03 Oct 2025
Dental Care Professionals' Hub
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Learning Content
Menopause remains a missing conversation in dentistry, yet it affects patients, dental teams, and clinical care. Explore how hormonal changes impact oral health, particularly gum disease, and how dental professionals can integrate menopause discussions into patient care. Plus gain practical strategies to better support menopausal colleagues, fostering a more inclusive and understanding workplace.
- Understand how menopause impacts oral health, particularly gum disease -
- Recognise the challenges menopausal patients and team members face -
- Be able to discuss menopause confidently with patients and staff -
- Develop strategies to create a supportive, menopause-aware dental workplace.
Aims
Raise awareness of the impact menopause has on oral health and dental teams -
Provide practical strategies for confident, sensitive discussions with patients and staff -
Empower dental professionals to recognise and manage menopause-related oral health changes-
Promote workplace inclusivity to better support menopausal colleagues.
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