The California Dental Association (CDA) and its affiliated Foundation released their Health Equity Report in early September (announcement can be found here). The Report examines the challenges to oral health equity and suggests strategies to support recruitment and retention of dental professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. The goal is to reduce disparities in oral health outcomes by increasing the diversity of dental professionals who are more representative of California’s populace. The Report is in furtherance of the CDA’s and its Foundation’s 2022 policy aimed at “reinforcing its commitment to expanding care for underserved communities and improving diversity within the dental profession.”
