Given recent sociopolitical events, educating students on being socially conscious and aware of implicit biases has to be at the forefront of dental education. Training faculty on how to recognize these biases within themselves begins the process of addressing this nuance. Discussions on self-improvement, and a focus on how educating students on recognizing and removing biases regarding patient care can make for a more equitable treatment setting. Our “true self” exercise will begin the sensitive topic regarding misconceptions and approach this issue through the lens of our own preconceived notions.
Learning Objectives:
Facilitate dialogue with students regarding addressing biases which may be restrictive in providing oral health care.
Identify many commonly held biases which may promote health care inequity.
Address biases in order to promote best practices in a clinical dental education setting.
Facilitate dialogue with students regarding addressing biases which may be restrictive in providing oral health care.
