Menopause for the dental team....and our patients (SW22-02-10-02)

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SubjectWellbeing
DescriptionWe are delighted to welcome celebrity dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye, a key opinion leader and ambassador for dentistry. Dr Uchenna is a regular guest on both TV and radio and features regularly in national papers and magazines. You may recognise her from the Channel 5 series 10 Years Younger in 10 Days. Dr Uchenna has a special interest in the effects of hormones on oral health. She will be discussing the menopause and how this impacts on both our patients and us as dental professionals. This free event is for the entire dental team - whatever your age! Chaps, this is for you too.
Additional information

This is such an important topic for all of us to understand. Please do come along and find out how the menopause affects you, your family, colleagues and patients.  

VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 10 February 2022, 19:00 to 20:30
LecturerDr Uchenna Okoye  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To increase awareness of the effects of menopause on the oral health of our patients, and the potential effects of menopause on dental team members.

Objectives

Following the evening, participants will

1. Understand the basic hormonal changes that occur during menopause

2. Be aware of the effects menopause might have on colleagues

3. Understand the impact of menopause on oral health and how these symptoms might be managed

4. Be more comfortable discussing the oral symptoms of menopause with patients.

Learning outcomes

This session will raise awareness of the effects of menopause amongst the dental team, enabling us to work better together and offer appropriate advice to our patients.