LGBTQIA+ communities report higher rates of unmet dental needs, discriminatory experiences, and lower rates of insurance coverage when compared to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. The lack of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in dental education not only affects clinical competence but also the educational climate for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff.

This report provides a set of strategic recommendations for dental education institutions to address the gaps in evaluating queer inclusion and belonging in dental education.