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Oral Health and the LGBTQIA+ Community: Disparities and Discrimination

June 11, 2025

In 2022, CareQuest Institute examined the experiences of individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ "regarding their oral health, access to dental care, and experiences with discrimination."

Some key findings illustrated the disparities experienced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, including higher instances of using emergency departments for dental care and increased difficulty in getting care.

Read or download the visual report from CareQuest here.

Also check out the recorded webinar "Becoming an Ally - Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBTQ+ Patients."

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