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@jessicamc follow-up one year later. My Dexa showed improvement, very happy with the scores. I will be 80 yrs Nov 2026! I had a consultation with a Mayo endocrinologist who cares for osteoporosis & osteopenia patients. She gave me 45 minutes of her precious time explaining options for treatment. I left feeling like Prolia for me at my age would be about as good as any. She said there are always new studies, new medicines coming available so keep abreast of new research. I expressed my concern about dental health and she said if a dentist won’t treat me, find a new dentist. There are new techniques, procedures for dental care being taught at good dental colleges. Fortunately, the endodontist that did a root canal last year is in that category.
One last note, I joined the local Y and am doing strength exercises. Working to prevent a fall and to hope I can keep bone density stable.
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I don't know that the advice that if one dentist won't treat you, find another is very good advice. There is always a dentist somewhere who will do it for the money - good idea or not. I also have doubts about being treated at a dental school, if that is what your doctor has suggested. I took my son to the dental clinic at a local dental school - I have never seen such a disorganized, unsupervised amount of craziness - we went elsewhere for his dental surgery. I also have a good friend who is trying to get an implant done at the dental school (she is not on osteoporosis meds). She is being treated by the residents, who are full dentists and just expanding their skills or going into a specialty. It has been an awful experience - serious mistakes were made, and have to be fixed. Sounds like you are doing really well! I don't say these things to scare you, just to provide info to anyone it may help.