Oral Health and the LGBTQ+ Community
Oral Health and the LGBTQ+ Community
CareQuest Institute examined the experiences of individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ regarding their oral health, access to dental care, and experiences with discrimination. Key findings from our nationally representative survey focused on oral health show that LGBTQ+ individuals, when compared to non-LGBTQ+ individuals, were:
- 77% more likely to have visited a hospital emergency department for dental care within the past year.
- 58% more likely to say it would be difficult to get care from a dentist if their mouth or teeth were causing pain or discomfort.
- 45% more likely to say they felt self-conscious or embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth, or dentures.
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Check out some great resources! Including:
- GLOSSARY OF LGBTQIA TERMS FOR HEALTH CARE TEAMS
- PRONOUN GUIDE
- CDC COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & SCRIPTS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- LGBTQIA+ WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING
- RECORDED WORKSHOP — SUPPORTING ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY