In this insightful podcast CE episode, Dr. Brenda Nishimura joins Dr. Grace Yum to explore the often-overlooked link between menopause and oral health. Drawing on clinical expertise, Dr. Nishimura explains how menopause impacts teeth, gums, function, and esthetics—and what dentists need to know to deliver better patient care. Episode 312 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!
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Episode highlights:
The impact of hormonal shifts on saliva production and oral health
Changes in gum health and bone support during menopause
Effect of menopause on teeth function, including grinding and sleep disturbances
How menopause affects dental esthetics and treatment planning
Meet this week’s guest:
Dr. Nishimura is a Fellow and Master of the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a Mentor of the Kois Center, a center that advances the education of dentists through scientifically and clinically proven techniques. She received her DDS, Doctor of Dental Surgery, degree at Case Western Reserve University in 1984. Dr Nishimura is an Oral Health and Wellness Specialist. She is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, Alliance for Independent Dentists, Wellness Dentistry Network, American Academy of Oral System Health and American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry. She has completed her Preceptorship in the the Bale and Doneen Method for the Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke, Mini-Residency in Sleep Dental Medicine, and the Pankey Institute Continuum.
Our self-study courses offer the opportunity to earn continuing education credit by listening to specific episodes of our podcast, and then taking an online quiz for certification.
Dr. Grace Yum has quietly become one of the highest-profile pediatric dentists in Chicago and beyond.
She is in a small pool of less than 5% of all dentists who become certified in pediatrics. She also founded and built Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids into a leader in its category. In this Podcast, Dr. Yum shares pearls of wisdom based on her experience that are designed to help moms be successful in their medical careers and in their lives more broadly. She interviews a rotating cast of experts who give invaluable advice from a variety of perspectives: fashion stylists, lawyers, CEOs, nutritionists, skincare experts, parenting experts and more. Along the way, Dr. Yum shares the secrets to her success in balancing motherhood and her growing business interests in dental, real estate and beyond.
