"Menopause: What EVERY Dental Professional Should Know"

Dentists need to focus on the intersection of oral health and hormonal changes, specifically on identifying and managing the oral manifestations of estrogen (and progesterone) decline.
Recognizing that 1 in 3 women over 50 experience symptoms such as burning mouth syndrome, reduced salivary flow, and accelerated bone density loss, dental professionals should now provide targeted, proactive treatment plans to prevent long-term damage.
By working closely with patients to implement specialized saliva support, nutritional guidance, and tailored periodontal therapies, we can ensure a healthy, comfortable smile through this transition.
Learning Objectives:
Discover the 4 stages of menopause
Understand the overall and oral signs/symptoms of menopause
75% of all US dental practices are female staffed. Learn how menopause affects our businesses: patients, staff, loved ones, ourselves.