Abstract:Background Transgender community faces immense amount of adversities including less acceptance from family and
friends, lack of employment opportunities, verbal and physical abuse, isolation and rejection. A lack of knowledge
about the biology and health needs of transgender community and a generalized aversive attitude against them are a
few reasons for this discrimination. In spite of their increased health needs, they face discrimination from health care
professionals including dentists. Currently, there ar… Show more
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