Questionnaire Survey on Oral Symptoms of Menopausal Women and Cooperation between Doctors and Dentists

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  • Matsuki Takahiko
    Division Occlusion & Maxillofacial Reconstruction, Kyushu Dental University
  • Ito Kayoko
    Oral Rehabilitation, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital
  • Funayama Saori
    Oral Rehabilitation, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital
  • Yoshihara Akihiro
    Department of Oral Health and Welfare, Division of Oral Science for Health Promotion, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
  • Masumi Shin-ichi
    Division Occlusion & Maxillofacial Reconstruction, Kyushu Dental University

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  • <b>Questionnaire Survey on Oral Symptoms of Menopausal Women and Cooperation between Doctors and Dentists </b>

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Objective: Xerostomia, temporomandibular disorder, and periodontal disease are frequently seen in menopausal women. However, few studies have reported the prevalence of oralsymptoms during menopause or the cooperation between doctors at outpatient clinics for women and dentists. The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency of oral symptoms and the cooperation between doctors at outpatient clinics for women and dentists. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to 380 outpatient clinics for women in Japan. The questionnaire included characteristics for the person completing it, staff structure,cooperation with medicalspecialists, the existence of oralsymptoms, details of these symptoms, cooperation with dentists, and space for free responses. Results: The survey response rate was 57.9% (220 of 380 institutions). Most respondents (81.6%) thought that female sex hormones influenced the mouth, and 79.4% had encountered oralsymptoms. The most frequently encountered symptoms were oral dryness, taste disorder, and burning sensation of the mouth. The necessity of cooperation between doctors and dentists was recognized by 63.1%. Staff that recognised the influence of female hormones on the mouth were significantly more likely than others to acknowledge the importance of cooperation (p<0.01). However, as only half of the staff had referred patients to a dental clinic, it seems possible that patients whose symptoms could have been alleviated by dentists were not appropriately managed. Conclusion: Although oral symptoms can relate to menopause, the cooperation between doctors and dentists is poor. Improved cooperation may relieve not only oral complaints but also systemic menopausal symptoms.

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    ＩＪＯＭＳ 12 (1), 21-28, 2013

    日本大学松戸歯学部 口腔科学研究所

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