Women's oral health across the lifespan. Part One: Historical perspectives.

This two-part series is intended to provide dental practitioners with information related to the clinical aspects of women's health in general and women's oral health in particular. Part One in the series presents a historical perspective from the inception and evolution of women's oral health to current issues of relevance. Part Two in the series will present a developmental perspective on women's oral health across the lifespan from infancy through the post-menopausal stages. Emphasis will be focused on medical and dental aspects of each developmental stage.