Dentists may treat patients differently based on gender identity, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07675564
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a patient's gender identity influences the treatment options dentists recommend. Dentists in southern Brazil were given one of two identical dental cases, differing only in whether the patient was described as a transgender woman or a cisgender woman. The goal is to see if bias affects clinical decisions for common dental problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reveal unconscious bias in dental care and help improve training for more equitable treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, hypothetical scenario study in one region of Brazil, so results may not reflect real-world decisions or apply elsewhere.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, 97501-650, Brazil
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