Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Best Practices for Oral Health Researchers

Abstract

While other disciplines have made progress in advancing their science and practice of their research around health equity, oral health has made less progress. Despite special issues and consensus statements, there are opportunities for oral health research to contribute to this needed work, as the world battles pandemics of disease and racism. The purpose of this commentary is to operationalize how we can better integrate with intentionality and sustainability equity, diversity, and inclusion into oral health research. Knowledge Transfer Statement: By following best practices related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, oral health researchers may be able to advance the study of health equity, grow a diverse research workforce, and better respond to pressing public health problems.