The Connection Between Fluctuating Female Sex Hormones During Menopause and the Subsequent Decline in Oral Health

Abstract

My Senior Integrated Project (SIP) is based on the opportunity and experiences I received while working at Drake Dental in Kalamazoo. I was able to be chairside as a dental assistant and learn through many hands-on procedures. Through my internship I gained insight into the world of dentistry and developed skills relevant to my interest in pursuing a career in dentistry. As a result of my internship, I became interested in the connection between female sex hormones and oral health. I reviewed papers connected to hormone changes, menopause, and oral health to further investigate this relationship. This paper aims to find the connection between menopause and oral health in women.