Women's oral health is a critical area of research that underscores the complex interplay between genetic, biological, and hormonal factors, alongside behavioral and socioeconomic influences. While regular oral health care is known to enhance longevity and quality of life, gender disparities reveal that women face unique oral health challenges compared to men. These challenges can exacerbate systemic disorders such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Hormonal fluctuations in women, particularly during menopause, have been linked to conditions like gingivitis, periodontitis, and osteoporosis, which can further complicate oral health. Despite generally better oral hygiene practices among women, hormonal changes and medication side effects in older women can increase susceptibility to oral health issues. Current research highlights the need for a deeper understanding of how gender influences clinical outcomes in surgical and prosthetic therapies, as well as the socio-behavioral and biological factors contributing to these differences.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of women's oral health, focusing on the influence of sex and gender on oral disease manifestation and treatment outcomes. The objective is to address specific questions regarding the impact of hormonal changes, socio-behavioral factors, and systemic conditions on oral health in women. By examining these elements, the research seeks to develop gender-specific strategies for identifying high-risk female patients and implementing effective oral health care protocols.
To gather further insights into the scope of women's oral health we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The impact of hormonal changes on oral health in women
- Gender-specific differences in oral disease manifestation and treatment outcomes
- Socio-behavioral factors influencing oral health in women
- The relationship between systemic conditions and oral health in women
- Strategies for prevention and management of oral diseases in women
- The role of public policies and programs in improving women's oral health
- The influence of domestic violence and abuse on oral health
- Quality of life and oral health care protocols for women
Keywords:
Women, Oral Health, Puberty, Menopause, Gender Disparities, Public Policy in Women's Oral Health, Oral Disease Prevention for Women, Socio-behavioral Factors in Oral Health, Oral Health and Systemic Conditions, Oral Health and Menopause, Hormonal Impact on Oral Health, Gender Differences in Oral Diseases
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Women's oral health is a critical area of research that underscores the complex interplay between genetic, biological, and hormonal factors, alongside behavioral and socioeconomic influences. While regular oral health care is known to enhance longevity and quality of life, gender disparities reveal that women face unique oral health challenges compared to men. These challenges can exacerbate systemic disorders such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Hormonal fluctuations in women, particularly during menopause, have been linked to conditions like gingivitis, periodontitis, and osteoporosis, which can further complicate oral health. Despite generally better oral hygiene practices among women, hormonal changes and medication side effects in older women can increase susceptibility to oral health issues. Current research highlights the need for a deeper understanding of how gender influences clinical outcomes in surgical and prosthetic therapies, as well as the socio-behavioral and biological factors contributing to these differences.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of women's oral health, focusing on the influence of sex and gender on oral disease manifestation and treatment outcomes. The objective is to address specific questions regarding the impact of hormonal changes, socio-behavioral factors, and systemic conditions on oral health in women. By examining these elements, the research seeks to develop gender-specific strategies for identifying high-risk female patients and implementing effective oral health care protocols.
To gather further insights into the scope of women's oral health we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The impact of hormonal changes on oral health in women
- Gender-specific differences in oral disease manifestation and treatment outcomes
- Socio-behavioral factors influencing oral health in women
- The relationship between systemic conditions and oral health in women
- Strategies for prevention and management of oral diseases in women
- The role of public policies and programs in improving women's oral health
- The influence of domestic violence and abuse on oral health
- Quality of life and oral health care protocols for women
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Keywords:
Women, Oral Health, Puberty, Menopause, Gender Disparities, Public Policy in Women's Oral Health, Oral Disease Prevention for Women, Socio-behavioral Factors in Oral Health, Oral Health and Systemic Conditions, Oral Health and Menopause, Hormonal Impact on Oral Health, Gender Differences in Oral Diseases
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
