Menopause and Oral Health: Understanding the Impact and Optimizing Patient Care

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COURSE SUMMARY:

Menopause is a natural biological process that brings significant hormonal changes, impacting not only systemic health but also oral health. Dental professionals play a vital role in recognizing and managing oral conditions associated with menopause, from dry mouth and burning mouth syndrome to increased periodontal concerns and bone loss.

This comprehensive continuing education webinar will explore the oral health implications of menopause and provide practical strategies for optimizing patient care. Attendees will learn how to identify symptoms, communicate effectively with patients, and collaborate with healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.

Join us to enhance your clinical knowledge and empower your patients through every stage of life.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Describe the hormonal changes associated with menopause and their impact on oral health.
Recognize common oral manifestations of menopause, including xerostomia, burning mouth syndrome, periodontal changes, and altered taste.
Conduct thorough patient assessments and incorporate menopause-related considerations into dental examinations.
Implement evidence-based treatment protocols to manage oral symptoms in menopausal patients.
Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients about menopause and its oral-systemic connections.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient management.

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Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS, serves as the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy, which is administered by Virtual Dontics® Education LLC. She completed her dental training at the University of California, San Francisco, during the critical period of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Prior to her achievement as a dentist she was a Registered Dental Assistant and dental practice management consultant. As a public health dentist, Dr. Roling is recognized as an early pioneer of Teledentistry, formerly in clinical practice that encompassed both pediatrics and geriatrics. Her previous roles include Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and Public Health Preceptor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Additionally, she served as Chief of the Office of Oral Health for Maricopa County's Department of Public Health, where she managed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs within the third largest public health department in the U.S. As a mobile dental provider, she led a significant teledentistry practice focused on treating homebound geriatric patients and is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program scholarship. She is published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry: "Temporal association of implementation of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) with changes in dental-related emergency department visits in Maricopa County from 2006 to 2012" and a featured guest on NPR, National Public Radio: "Quality Oral Care A Concern For Older Arizona Adults In Long-Term Care."

DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about the material being presented.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This webinar receives no sponsorship. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer and employee of Dental CE Academy. She has not received a speaker's honorarium. No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content for this course. For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.

Menopause and Oral Health: Understanding the Impact and Optimizing Patient Care

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