Menopause unveiled: the silent epidemic & oral health A medical emergency at 30,000 feet It was September 30, 2023, and Flight TS283 from London Heathrow to Toronto was cruising smoothly—until it wasn’t. I’d seen the scene play out in movies countless times: the crackle of the PA system, the pilot’s tense voice asking, “Is there a … Read more
A dentist refers a woman to an oral surgeon because she needs a tooth pulled. But upon reviewing her chart, the oral surgeon turns her away. The reason? She’s taking a common medication to treat her osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become thin, brittle, and prone to fracture. Many women taking these drugs … Read more
Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums, suggest the results of a large European study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health The popular saying: ‘gain a child, lose a tooth’ suggests that fertility may be linked to tooth loss, but there are no hard data … Read more
Estrogen therapy has already been credited with helping women manage an array of menopause-related issues, including reducing hot flashes, improving heart health and bone density, and maintaining levels of sexual satisfaction. Now a new study suggests that the same estrogen therapy used to treat osteoporosis can actually lead to healthier teeth and gums. The study … Read more
Contact – Merideth Menken, ADEA Media Relations – MenkenM@adea.org WASHINGTON, April 21 (AScribe Newswire) — Emerging data indicate the unique effects of oral cancer, periodontal disease, obesity, violence, and other factors on women’s health. The American Dental Education Association (ADEA), with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women’s Health sponsorship, will … Read more