ArticleJDR clinical and translational research2026
Implicit Racial Bias in Oral Health: A Scoping Review of Students' and Providers' Perceptions.
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- Dental distrust and discrimination: a nationally representative perspective on LGBTQ+ adults' experiences with oral health care.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionImplicit bias is a form of unconscious bias that can affect judgment, decisions, and behaviors.
objectivesThis scoping review examined what scientific literature exists about implicit bias demonstrated by dental/dental hygiene students and providers and, when possible, how these implicit biases are associated with patients' oral health outcomes.
methodsThis scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). This review included English-language PubMed peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria, published through October 2023, measuring the implicit bias of dental/dental hygiene students or professionals and how such bias can affect patient oral health outcomes.
resultsA total of 363 records were found. After removing duplicates (
conclusionDespite small sample sizes and a lack of racial/ethnic diversity that limit their generalizability, the included studies provide evidence for implicit racial bias held by some dental/dental hygiene students and professionals that may affect the oral health outcomes of patients. Training to increase awareness of and reduce implicit bias among those providing oral health care is an important first step to providing a more equitable health care system for all patients.Knowledge Transfer Statement:Despite small sample sizes and a lack of racial/ethnic diversity that limit their generalizability, the included studies provide evidence for implicit racial bias held by some dental/dental hygiene students and professionals that may affect the oral health outcomes of patients. Training to increase awareness of and reduce implicit bias among those providing oral health care is an important first step to providing a more equitable health care system for all patients.
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