Menopause and the mouth: what are we overlooking in female patients?
Sarika Shah considers dentistry’s ‘blind spot’ when it comes to menopause – what effects should dental professionals know about and how can awareness be improved?
Sarika Shah considers dentistry’s ‘blind spot’ when it comes to menopause – what effects should dental professionals know about and how can awareness be improved?

Dr John Viviano, a dentist and credentialled diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, has dedicated his career to managing sleep disordered breathing and

Delta Dental Insurance Company’s third annual Oral Health and Menopause Survey reveals 68% of women 40+ would discuss menopause’s oral health impact with their dentist if
Samantha Wild, clinical lead for women’s health at Bupa, discusses how workplaces can support those going through menopause. Research has shown that one in 10
Sarah Buxton sheds light on the legal framework related to menopause and offers practical advice for creating a supportive workplace for all team members. In
Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing oral-related symptoms. The importance and
Main Content Abstract Menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause cause hormonal fluctuations that can increase the risk of oral, dental, or gum problems in women. Thorough tooth
Rowan Thomas speaks to Zelda Williamson and Debbie Reed about the factors preventing productive conversations around menopause in the dental practice and how these barriers
Chief executive of the BADN Pam Swain discusses the impact of menopause on dental professionals and explains what employers can do to help this Menopause
Enquiries about supporting staff with menopause symptoms in the dental practice are increasing. The DDU explains the importance of addressing these concerns. A recent legal
New data suggests that 84% of women over 50 are not aware of the oral health impacts of menopause, with 70% experiencing oral symptoms they

An astounding 84% of women aged 50 and over are unaware that some of the oral health symptoms and discomfort they experience could be related