Exploring the climate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer faculty, administrators, and staff in oral health education: Insights from the American Dental Education Association 2022 climate study

The findings highlight the need for dental education institutions to enhance efforts in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBQ+ faculty, administrators, and staff. Recommendations include improving community-building activities, promoting a humanistic environment, revising hiring practices, implementing zero-tolerance policies for discrimination and harassment, and increasing awareness and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving the overall climate and ensuring the well-being and productivity of LGBQ+ individuals in academic dentistry.