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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Inclusive Language to Support Health Equity and Belonging in Dentistry
Colin M Haley1, Alison F Doubleday2
1Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago, 801 S. Paulina Street, Room 204C, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Abstract:
Inclusive language in dentistry is essential for delivering high-quality, equitable care that respects and empathizes with patients from diverse backgrounds. It involves using language that avoids exclusion and bias, focusing on person-first terms, and understanding the preferences of individuals and communities. This approach not only promotes health equity and belonging but also strengthens trust and communication between providers and patients and among members of the dental health care team. Education, training, and consistent deliberate practice in inclusive language among health care professionals are crucial for integrating these principles into oral health care.
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