Caring for the LGBT Community

By Jasmin Haley, RDH, BSDH, CDA


Dental hygienists have a unique opportunity to foster relationships with patients. The ability of dental hygienists to gain patients’ trust and confidence is dependent on their being culturally and linguistically competent. To achieve this, dental hygienists should continually develop their knowledge of culturally diverse groups in order to provide effective care. Diversity is no longer limited to race or ethnicity. Diversity is inclusive of mental ability, physical ability, age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.1–3

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