Hormones, health and hygiene: the missing menopause conversation
17 May 2025
Dental Hygienist & Therapist Symposium
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Learning Content
Menopause remains a missing conversation in dentistry—yet it affects patients, dental teams, and clinical care. This session explores how hormonal changes impact oral health, particularly gum disease, and how dental professionals can confidently integrate menopause discussions into patient care. Attendees will also gain practical strategies to better support menopausal colleagues, fostering a more inclusive and understanding workplace. Let’s bring menopause into mainstream dentistry and empower our teams and patients with the right knowledge, care, and support.
- By the end of this session, attendees will:
- • 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
This session aims to:
• Raise awareness of menopause’s impact 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.