Delta Dental of California and Midi Health Expand Partnership to Address Menopause-Related Oral Health

Delta Dental of California and Affiliates has expanded its partnership with Midi Health, a telehealth platform specializing in perimenopause and menopause, to improve access to integrated women-centered care. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between medical and dental health by addressing hormonal health impacts on oral conditions like gum disease and dry mouth. By integrating virtual care and enhanced benefits, the initiative seeks to redefine the dental industry's role in supporting whole-body wellness during critical life stages such as pregnancy and menopause.

Delta Dental of California and Midi Health are broadening their collaboration to provide comprehensive support for women navigating menopause and pregnancy, life stages that significantly influence oral health. According to Sarah Chavarria, CEO of Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, the partnership aims to move away from disjointed systems of care toward a connected model that treats oral health as foundational to overall wellness. This expansion is part of Delta Dental’s Next Stage™ Women’s Health benefit, which offers eligible members enhanced dental coverage specifically designed to address symptoms such as inflammation, tooth sensitivity, and gum disease that often arise during hormonal shifts.

The initiative is driven by research indicating a significant lack of awareness regarding the link between hormonal changes and dental health. Specifically, 83% of women over the age of 40 are unaware that menopause can cause oral health symptoms, and only 18% have discussed these issues with their dental providers. Despite this gap, 59% of women reported they would welcome their dentists initiating these conversations. By combining Midi Health’s virtual menopause-trained clinicians with Delta Dental’s network, the program provides personalized care plans for symptoms ranging from sleep disruption and mood changes to direct oral health complications.

To increase visibility and reduce the stigma surrounding menopause, the partners are launching public education efforts, including an interactive event in New York City featuring Midi Health clinicians. The program allows eligible members to access specialty telehealth visits and curated partner products, aiming to integrate dental care into the broader medical landscape. Delta Dental of California, which serves more than 27 million people across 15 states and the District of Columbia, views this as a strategic step in its larger plan to support women’s health. Joanna Strober, CEO and founder of Midi Health, emphasized that the partnership brings much-needed visibility to an overlooked area of healthcare, ensuring that oral health symptoms tied to menopause are recognized and treated.