menopause

Menopause in the workplace 

Samantha Wild, clinical lead for women’s health at Bupa, discusses how workplaces can support those going through menopause. Research has…

Dentistry

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Menopause – what are my obligations as an employer?

Sarah Buxton sheds light on the legal framework related to menopause and offers practical advice for creating a supportive workplace…

Dentistry

Menopause and oral health – it’s not just hot flushes!

Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing…

Dentistry

Addressing menopause in the dental practice

This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses how dental practices can create an open and supportive environment for women experiencing menopause symptoms.…

Columnists

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 28 October 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… WHO considers…

Dentistry

Barriers to patient conversations around menopause

Rowan Thomas speaks to Zelda Williamson and Debbie Reed about the factors preventing productive conversations around menopause in the dental…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 21 October 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Private…

Dentistry

Over 40s should be offered NHS menopause checks, MPs say

The Menopause All-Party Parliamentary Group have said that  ‘menopause checks’ should be offered as part of the NHS health check…

Health & research

Adapting to menopause in the dental practice

Chief executive of the BADN Pam Swain discusses the impact of menopause on dental professionals and explains what employers can…

Dental Nursing

Dentistry sees increase in menopause support enquiries

Enquiries about supporting staff with menopause symptoms in the dental practice are increasing. The DDU explains the importance of addressing…

Dentistry

Four in five women over 50 are unaware of menopause-oral health link

New data suggests that 84% of women over 50 are not aware of the oral health impacts of menopause, with…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental graduates staying…

Dentistry

The impact of the menopause on the dental workforce

More conversations need to be had about the menopause and how people can manage their symptoms in the dental practice.…

Dentistry

Tooth loss ‘significantly higher’ in postmenopausal women

Women who have gone through the menopause are more likely to experience gum disease and tooth loss.  The fresh study…

Oral health

Oestrogen therapy beneficial for healthy teeth and gums

Oestrogen therapy could help women maintain the health of their teeth and gums following the menopause, a study has found.…

Oral health