We’re seeing more trans patients in our dental practices, and we need to be prepared to treat this patient group safely and well.
Many patients are taking hormones and other medications related to transitioning that could affect their dental treatment. What do we need to know about these medications so we can choose the best treatment options for our patients?
Join us on Medical History Mysteries as we discuss what to ask on the patient medical history, what we should be aware of when treating patients with various gender identities, and how medications they may be taking could affect dental treatment.
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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.