The following LGBTQ+ Inclusive Dental Care Training is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on how to provide inclusive dental care to LGBTQ+ patients. People who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community are often susceptible to a variety of health disparities. These include higher rates of substance abuse and the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS. As a result, it is extremely important to provide inclusive care in your dental practice.
What you will learn:
- Cultural competence in working with LGBTQ+ individuals
- Unique health challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community
- Best practices for creating an inclusive environment in dental settings for LGBTQ+ patients
- Legal rights of LGBTQ+ patients
- Effective communication skills for interacting with LGBTQ+ patients
- Specific dental health considerations relevant to LGBTQ+ patients
Details
Course length: 45 minutes. Dental CEU: 0.75 CEU.
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
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Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients
The LGBTQ+ community comprises people from many backgrounds and cultures. It also encompasses all races, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic statuses. Furthermore, the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ population should be considered to provide the best possible care and reduce inequities. Providing culturally competent care for someone in this community includes:- Care directed at a specific population
- Social and structural equality of care
- Avoidance of discrimination and stigmatization
There are other steps that your dental practice can take to provide inclusive care for patients in the LGBTQ+ community among those listed above, however, taking the steps to become more aware is extremely valuable.
