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Keri Discepolo1, Nelson Aquino2
1Dr. Discepolo, Associate, Department of Dentistry, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children???s Hospital, Boston, Mass., USA.
Abstract:
Transgender youth are at risk for poorer oral health and may have a more difficult time accessing health care. Pediatric dentists should be aware of risk factors that impact care in the dental office and operating room settings. Medical care avoidance is common and can be reinforced when patients feel unsupported or misunderstood when receiving care. Intentional or unintentional environmental indignities, which communicate negative attitudes toward transgender patients, may occur from unknowing providers. Identified here are best practices and opportunities for improvement when providing care for these patients. Dental care for the transgender patient requires a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages continuous comprehensive care for these individuals.
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