Beyond Safe: You Belong (A Student Perspective)

Recorded On: 07/06/2023

The ADEA Climate Study conducted in 2022, revealed that members of the LGBTQ+ community had a lower sense of both well-being and belonging compared to other sexual orientations and gender identities. This webinar, through questions posed to a panel of LGBTQ+ students, will explore their sense of inclusion and belonging at dental and allied dental institutions. Discussing their personal experiences, we will explore ways to better support LGBTQ+ students and how to make LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging a reality in dental education.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the importance of a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ students in dental and allied dental education.
• Identify potential barriers to LGBTQ+ students’ sense of belonging and discuss ways to overcome identified barriers.
• Discuss strategies that can help foster an environment of inclusion and belonging for dental and allied dental students.

Original Release Date: June 27, 2023

Expiration Date: June 27, 2026

Questions? Contact learn@adea.org

Disclaimer

The purpose of this presentation is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional care and is not intended for use for the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this presentation express their own experience, opinions and conclusions. Guest statements do not express the viewpoint of ADEA. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy should not be construed as an ADEA endorsement.

CE Information

The American Dental Education Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

An evaluation form is available to participants after the conclusion of the live webinar. To earn continuing education (CE) credit for participation in the webinar, the online evaluation must be completed in full by June 27, 2026. After completing the evaluation, webinar participants can print and save the CE Verification Form.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Dental Education Association designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credit.

All speakers agree that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.

John Almendrala

Plaza College, NY

Speaker agrees that neither I nor any member of my family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, nor do I have a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or service(s) I will discuss in the presentation.

Daisha Alston

University of Florida College of Dentistry

Dr. Carter Bruett

Adjunct Instructor, School of Dentistry; Program Director of PRE-CAP

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Carter received his B.S., M.Ed., and D.D.S., from the University of Utah. Currently, they are completing an oral and maxillofacial pathology residency at New York Presbyterian/Queens hospital. Carter will soon be graduating and returning to the University of Utah as a full-time faculty member. His current research interests include deepening our understanding of Sjögren's Syndrome, long-COVID related oral dysfunction, and increasing equitable access to oral healthcare through the training of remarkable students from historically excluded groups.

Dr. Patricia Xirau-Probert

Associate Dean of Student Advocacy and Inclusion for the College of Dentistry

University of Florida College of Dentistry

Dr. Patricia Xirau-Probert is Associate Dean of Student Advocacy and Inclusion for the College of Dentistry. With a Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, she has expertise in wellness programming, leadership development, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, emotion regulation, acculturation issues, and inclusion initiatives. She develops programs at the College of Dentistry and Health Science Center related to sense of belonging and connection. She supports curriculum development, strategic planning, community outreach, and other initiatives to enrich student success. Her work has been recognized by receipt of the University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Samuel Romo

University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry

D3, Pride Alliance Co-President

Dr. Holly Sharp

Associate Professor; Wakara Way Clinic Director; Section Head Patient Care and Integration

University of Utah School of Dentistry

Dr. Holly Sharp graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2005 and completed a GPR program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2006. After completing her residency she worked in private practice for 10 years in Colorado. After this time she transitioned to education at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, Texas. There she worked as a group practice leader and course director for Treatment Planning. In 2019 she relocated to the University of Utah School of Dentistry. She is currently the Section Head for Patient Care and Integration and the Clinic Director for the Wakara Way Clinic. As the Clinic Director, she focuses on patient care and creating a welcoming environment for all patients who seek treatment at the school. She also works to create an environment where all students feel safe and supported during their clinical education.