Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Societal norms are changing and the diversity of patients and dental professionals is rapidly expanding. With these changes come challenges for the entire dental team in providing dental care in a safe and respectful environment that recognizes the sensitivities and values of our colleagues and patients.

BCDA has curated the following resources that will direct you to various online content offering assistance or information related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in organized dentistry.

Quick Links

	UBC Faculty of Dentistry DEI Talk Series Password: 9M54LM=$)
	Never Assume: How to Make Space for Enhanced Cultural Humility with LGBTQIA2S+ Patients (COMING SOON) Ryan Rutar by BCDHA
	The Impact of Racism on the Health and Well-Being of the Nation Webinar series by the American Public Health Association

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	Autism & Neurodiversity in Dentistry  (four self-paced, interactive modules) The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) at UBC, in collaboration with BC Dental Association (BCDA) and BC Dental Hygiene Association (BCDHA).
	Learning Hub: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pacific Blue Cross
	Course: Gender-based Analysis Plus Government of Canada

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The National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism
(7, 1-min videos)

Gender & Pronouns (7 mins)
 

How microaggressions are like mosquito bites (2 mins)

Equity Vs Equality (4 mins)
 

What Is Privilege? (4 mins)

Unconscious Bias: Stereotypical Hiring Practices (10 mins)

Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion (15 mins)

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	The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion in the Dental Workplace DOCS Education
	Two Types of Diversity Training That Really Work Harvard Business Review
	Glossary of Terms Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
	Approaching Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through a Future-Oriented Lens Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
	Respecting LGBTQ Patients: Communication Tips for Your Practice Canadian Dental Association
	How to Avoid Using Ableist Language Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
	The Harmful Ableist Language You Unknowingly Use BBC - Equality Matters Series

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	Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People By: Mahzarin R. Banaji, Anthony G. Greenwald
	The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams By: Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphey
	Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body By: Rebekah Taussig
	My Own Blood: A Memoir By: Ashley Bristowe

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	Implicit Bias Test Harvard University
	Innovate BC: Resources for Underrepresented Populations Innovate BC: Includes tools and tips on promoting inclusion of newcomers and immigrants in your workplace, hiring and interview best practices
	Privilege Quiz Intersectional Glam: A quiz which takes into account ethnicity privilege, cis-gender and heteronormative privilege, class privilege, and physical and mental health privilege.

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