Addressing Health Disparities via Coordination of Care and Interprofessional Education Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health and Oral Health Care

摘要

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people share a common need for competent, accessible health care, dispensed without intolerance, and with an understanding of the unique but diverse health needs of the members of this group. Dental practitioners should recognize that as a group. LGBT persons face greater health risks and have different health needs than heterosexual persons. However, data are sparse in the dental literature regarding the oral health needs of members of the LGBT community. Dental practitioners can learn much from their medical and nursing colleagues regarding the provision of culturally competent care for LGBT persons. It is likely that the best care for this group can only be achieved through interprofessional care among dental, medical, nursing, and other health care practitioners.