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Dental Students' Knowledge of Resources for LGBT Persons: Findings from Three Dental Schools.
J Dent Educ. 2017 Jan; 81(1):22-28.JD

Abstract

Recently, there has been increased attention to including cultural diversity in the education of health professionals, including concern for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) inclusion and visibility. Studies regarding cultural exposure and acceptance of LGBT populations have been concentrated in medicine, with findings showing that medical providers often graduate having missed the preparation required to care for LGBT persons. A visible, comprehensive, culturally competent environment in dental schools would help ensure that all oral health professionals and students are aware of services available to address the particular needs of LGBT students. The aims of this survey-based study conducted in 2015-16 were to determine dental students' perceptions regarding LGBT students' needs and to assess dental students' knowledge of resources for LGBT persons at three U.S. dental schools, one each in the Midwest, West, and South. Of the 849 students invited to participate, 364 completed the survey (338 dental, 26 dental hygiene), for an overall response rate of 43%. The response rate at individual schools ranged from 30% to 55%. The results showed perceptions of insufficient LGBT information, resources, and support at these institutions, especially at the Western school. There were significant differences among the three schools, with students at the Western school more than the other two schools perceiving that their institution was less aware of whether it met the academic, social support, and spiritual needs of LGBT students. There were no significant differences between LGBT and non-LGBT students' perceptions. The authors urge dental school administrators to explore the degree to which their programs teach respectful and caring behavior towards LGBT students and, by extension, LGBT patient populations.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Feng X
Ms. Feng is a doctoral candidate, College of Education, University of Florida; Dr. Mugayar is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Perez is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Nagasawa is on the faculty, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine and a team member, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), School of Dental Medicine, University of Washington; Dr. Brown is Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Behar-Horenstein is Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor, Colleges of Dentistry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as being Director, CTSI Educational Development and Evaluation and Co-Director, HRSA Faculty Development in Dentistry, University of Florida.
Mugayar L
Ms. Feng is a doctoral candidate, College of Education, University of Florida; Dr. Mugayar is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Perez is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Nagasawa is on the faculty, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine and a team member, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), School of Dental Medicine, University of Washington; Dr. Brown is Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Behar-Horenstein is Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor, Colleges of Dentistry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as being Director, CTSI Educational Development and Evaluation and Co-Director, HRSA Faculty Development in Dentistry, University of Florida.
Perez E
Ms. Feng is a doctoral candidate, College of Education, University of Florida; Dr. Mugayar is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Perez is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Nagasawa is on the faculty, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine and a team member, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), School of Dental Medicine, University of Washington; Dr. Brown is Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Behar-Horenstein is Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor, Colleges of Dentistry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as being Director, CTSI Educational Development and Evaluation and Co-Director, HRSA Faculty Development in Dentistry, University of Florida.
Nagasawa PR
Ms. Feng is a doctoral candidate, College of Education, University of Florida; Dr. Mugayar is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Perez is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Nagasawa is on the faculty, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine and a team member, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), School of Dental Medicine, University of Washington; Dr. Brown is Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Behar-Horenstein is Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor, Colleges of Dentistry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as being Director, CTSI Educational Development and Evaluation and Co-Director, HRSA Faculty Development in Dentistry, University of Florida.
Brown DG
Ms. Feng is a doctoral candidate, College of Education, University of Florida; Dr. Mugayar is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Perez is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Nagasawa is on the faculty, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine and a team member, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), School of Dental Medicine, University of Washington; Dr. Brown is Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Behar-Horenstein is Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor, Colleges of Dentistry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as being Director, CTSI Educational Development and Evaluation and Co-Director, HRSA Faculty Development in Dentistry, University of Florida.
Behar-Horenstein LS
Ms. Feng is a doctoral candidate, College of Education, University of Florida; Dr. Mugayar is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Perez is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida; Dr. Nagasawa is on the faculty, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine and a team member, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), School of Dental Medicine, University of Washington; Dr. Brown is Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Behar-Horenstein is Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor, Colleges of Dentistry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as being Director, CTSI Educational Development and Evaluation and Co-Director, HRSA Faculty Development in Dentistry, University of Florida. Lsbhoren@ufl.edu.

MeSH

Cultural CompetencyEducation, DentalHumansSexual and Gender MinoritiesStudents, DentalSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited States

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

28049674

Citation

Feng, Xiaoying, et al. "Dental Students' Knowledge of Resources for LGBT Persons: Findings From Three Dental Schools." Journal of Dental Education, vol. 81, no. 1, 2017, pp. 22-28.
Feng X, Mugayar L, Perez E, et al. Dental Students' Knowledge of Resources for LGBT Persons: Findings from Three Dental Schools. J Dent Educ. 2017;81(1):22-28.
Feng, X., Mugayar, L., Perez, E., Nagasawa, P. R., Brown, D. G., & Behar-Horenstein, L. S. (2017). Dental Students' Knowledge of Resources for LGBT Persons: Findings from Three Dental Schools. Journal of Dental Education, 81(1), 22-28.
Feng X, et al. Dental Students' Knowledge of Resources for LGBT Persons: Findings From Three Dental Schools. J Dent Educ. 2017;81(1):22-28. PubMed PMID: 28049674.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Dental Students' Knowledge of Resources for LGBT Persons: Findings from Three Dental Schools. AU - Feng,Xiaoying, AU - Mugayar,Leda, AU - Perez,Edna, AU - Nagasawa,Pamela R, AU - Brown,David G, AU - Behar-Horenstein,Linda S, PY - 2016/02/25/received PY - 2016/06/28/accepted PY - 2017/1/5/entrez PY - 2017/1/5/pubmed PY - 2017/3/14/medline KW - LGBT KW - cultural competence KW - dental education KW - dental students KW - sexual orientation SP - 22 EP - 28 JF - Journal of dental education JO - J Dent Educ VL - 81 IS - 1 N2 - Recently, there has been increased attention to including cultural diversity in the education of health professionals, including concern for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) inclusion and visibility. Studies regarding cultural exposure and acceptance of LGBT populations have been concentrated in medicine, with findings showing that medical providers often graduate having missed the preparation required to care for LGBT persons. A visible, comprehensive, culturally competent environment in dental schools would help ensure that all oral health professionals and students are aware of services available to address the particular needs of LGBT students. The aims of this survey-based study conducted in 2015-16 were to determine dental students' perceptions regarding LGBT students' needs and to assess dental students' knowledge of resources for LGBT persons at three U.S. dental schools, one each in the Midwest, West, and South. Of the 849 students invited to participate, 364 completed the survey (338 dental, 26 dental hygiene), for an overall response rate of 43%. The response rate at individual schools ranged from 30% to 55%. The results showed perceptions of insufficient LGBT information, resources, and support at these institutions, especially at the Western school. There were significant differences among the three schools, with students at the Western school more than the other two schools perceiving that their institution was less aware of whether it met the academic, social support, and spiritual needs of LGBT students. There were no significant differences between LGBT and non-LGBT students' perceptions. The authors urge dental school administrators to explore the degree to which their programs teach respectful and caring behavior towards LGBT students and, by extension, LGBT patient populations. SN - 1930-7837 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/28049674/Dental_Students'_Knowledge_of_Resources_for_LGBT_Persons:_Findings_from_Three_Dental_Schools_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -