The impact of female hormones on the periodontium
09 Oct 2026
Dental Care Professionals' Hub
Learning Content
Understand how hormonal changes across the female life cycle can affect oral health. Recognise their impact on the periodontium, support differential diagnosis of oral conditions, and provide appropriate treatment and recommendations for patients across the five female life stages.
Aims
To provide an updated narrative review of current concepts relative to the impact of female hormones on the periodontium throughout the life stages of the female patient - To analyse the implications for the clinician and to amalgamate the main findings from a wide range of empirical studies and theoretical perspectives.
CPD Development Outcomes
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