Subject:  Female Hormones/Oral Health |  Audience: All Attendees |  CE Credits: 3 hours Lecture

Course Description:

Hormones & Hygiene™ is an integrative course exploring the connection between hormonal shifts and oral health in female patients, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Learn to recognize oral signs of hormonal imbalance, understand their systemic impact, and apply evidence-informed, functional strategies to support whole-body wellness. From mineral depletion to inflammation and detoxification, this course empowers dental professionals with practical tools, patient-centered scripts, and prevention-focused insights to elevate care through every stage of a woman’s hormonal journey.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key hormonal stages in a female patient’s life that impact oral health
• Recognize oral manifestations associated with hormonal fluctuations, including perimenopause and menopause
• Explain the root cause connections between mineral depletion, detoxification, and hormonal imbalance
• Evaluate the role of sleep, stress, and lifestyle on hormonal regulation and oral-systemic inflammation
• Apply patient-centered strategies and scripts to support hormonal health within the dental hygiene scope

About the Speaker:

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, is a nationally recognized dental hygiene clinician, international speaker, and Hygiene Director known for her evidence-based, systems-driven approach to modern periodontal therapy. With over 16 years of clinical experience, Amber blends science, strategy, and heart-centered leadership to help dental teams elevate patient outcomes while strengthening practice profitability and workflow efficiency.

She is the founder of Thrive in the OP®, a signature clinical training platform that equips hygienists with the clarity, confidence, and chairside systems they need to diagnose accurately, treatment plan effectively, and deliver outcomes that measurably improve oral and systemic health. Her methodologies integrate root-cause hygiene modalities, biofilm-focused care, cutting-edge technology, and time-management frameworks that streamline the one-hour appointment without sacrificing quality.

As a Fractional Hygiene Director, she supports practices across the country, Amber leads clinicians through calibration, coding accuracy, periodontal sequencing, and communication strategies that meaningfully shift case acceptance. Her KPI-driven coaching helps practices consistently reach 40% perio, increase daily production, and create a patient experience grounded in trust and education.

A lifelong learner with a passion for connecting oral and systemic health, Amber brings an approach that is equally grounded in research and real-world practicality. Her courses empower teams to take action immediately, transforming the operatory into a place of clarity, confidence, and sustainable clinical success.

Financial Relationship – None Reported