Up next, Matt chats with Ryan Rutar, RDH, MAM, BS, BA the CEO and CoFounder of Pearly White Prevention. Don’t miss this important conversation about LGBTQ+ History Month and how we can better communicate with patients to ensure we are creating an inclusive environment for our patients and colleagues. They’re also talking about the resilience of dental hygienists nationwide as we continue to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month this October. Join the conversation here. 

 

Quotes:

 

"Each of the colors has a different meaning.” 

 

“LGBTQIA happens because there is a minority population that has gone under represented and they feel they belong with the LGBTQ community.” 

 

“Queer is an all encompasing word for the gay community.” 

 

“Sometimes it is up to us to create the change we want to see.” 

 

Links 

 

https://nationaltoday.com/lgbtq-history-month/

 

https://www.thecommunityvoice.com/article/October-is-LGBTQ-History-Month

 

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