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Dental distrust and discrimination: a nationally representative perspective on LGBTQ+ adults' experiences with oral health care.

Frontiers in oral health · Santoro M, Heaton LJ, Cheung HJ, Preston RA, Tranby EP · 2026-07-09

A national survey found that LGBTQ+ adults reported significantly higher levels of discrimination and disrespectful treatment in dental settings compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults, with questioning and gender-diverse individuals experiencing the greatest disparities.

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