Implicit Bias Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

The following Implicit Bias Training for Dental Healthcare Providers course is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on how to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in the workplace. Most of us don’t recognize our own biases, yet we have them. It is the very nature of being human. In this implicit bias course, we’ll define diversity, show why it matters in your dental practice, discover what prevents it, and learn how to foster it.

What you will learn:

• Introduction to implicit biases
• Definition of diversity
  • Why is diversity important for teams?
• Cognitive diversity
• What is preventing diversity?
  • Implicit associations
• Types of bias
• Mitigating bias
  • Taking action to eliminate bias
• Creating a culture of inclusive excellence
  • Benefits of a diverse organization
• Employee engagement
  • Theory of motivation
  • Organizational levers
• Strategies to promote diversity in the workplace

Details

Course length: 1 hour. Dental CEU: 1.

Languages: American English

Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.

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Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

Psychological safety and employee engagement are essential for attracting, selecting, developing, and retaining the best staff in all professions. Likewise, making sure that the workplace feels safe for your staff and patients is extremely important and will increase overall quality of care. On the other hand, examining challenges at the organizational level will provide a more comprehensive picture of how workplace biases impede employee and organizational development. Furthermore, research demonstrates that considering others’ perspectives is a beneficial habit for both lowering stereotypic prejudices and encouraging creativity.

Types of Bias and How to Mitigate Bias

There are several types of bias that occur and may be taking place within your dental practice. These include stereotypes, blind spots, confirmation bias, affinity bias, and groupthink. Each of these biases are outlined further in the course, but all may create negative feelings in amongst coworkers and patients. In order to dispel these biases, we must create a more diverse and inclusive environment. Building awareness is the first step, but trying to become aware of our implicit associations and modifying our behaviors accordingly are crucial, as well. To learn more about creating a more inclusive and culturally aware environment in your dental practice, click the button below.