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THE ORAL HEALTH OF WOMEN:
NAVIGATING LIFE’S CHANGES
Margaret J. Fehrenbach, RDH, MS
Course Contents:
Instructions |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Temporomandibular Disorders and Women |
Puberty and Oral Health |
Menstruation and Oral Health |
Smoking and Women |
Pregnancy and Oral Health |
Oral Contraceptives and Oral Health |
Menopause, Post-Menopause and Oral Health |
| Alternative Health Practices By Women |
Conclusion |
| Summary: Oral Changes Related to Changes in Women’s Medical History |
| Resources |
| Bibliography |
| Test Questions |
| Answer Sheet |
| Course Evaluation |
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able
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Recognize that women have unique oral health needs |
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Discuss the relationship of changes and specific times in a woman's life with their oral health needs |
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Browse related internet sites on women’s oral health needs for information |
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Integrate the oral health needs of women into comprehensive dental treatment plans |