558 Bone Health, Hormones, and the Clinician Behind the Care

About this episode

Every patient who sits in our chair brings more than just a mouth with them. Hormones, bone health, medications, and life stage can all influence what we see clinically. In this episode, Jessica and Dave explore the connection between hormonal changes, bone health, and oral health—and why dental hygienists play an important role in recognizing the clues, starting conversations, and helping patients get the care they need. What We Talked About: How hormones and bone health influence oral health throughout a patient's lifetime What clinicians may notice during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond Oral signs that may point to broader systemic or bone-health concerns Why…