A survey with 374 AAPD members conducted in 2020 showed that 86.8% had patients from LGB backgrounds, 65.8% had trans patients and 23.9% had patients on puberty blockers. The objectives of this workshop are to inform participants about the use of puberty blockers, special risk factors for poor oral health among this population and to discuss best practices when treating patients from these backgrounds. The participants will be actively engaged (a) in assessing the degree to which their workplace is affirmative for this patient population and (b) in exploring constructive changes that can contribute to providing optimal patient care.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the likelihood to encounter pediatric patients from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and/or on puberty blockers in their own workplaces.
Define what additional information should be collected from pediatric patients from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and/or on puberty blockers and their parents/guardians.
List special accommodations for patients from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and/or on puberty blockers that will allow creating an affirmative climate for providing the best possible care for these patients.
Describe the likelihood to encounter pediatric patients from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and/or on puberty blockers in their own workplaces.
