Patients/community members discuss access to care and race and racism. (2023)
Oh, that’s easy. They don’t want to do business in minority areas. That’s my honest opinion. Now, on top of all of that that I just said, now add in as a single male, it’s hard to even go places that you feel comfortable. Because let’s just be honest, when that lady said that they look at you, and they see you as a minority. I can’t remember if somebody said poor person. I don’t want to fabricate for them. But those were very true stigmas or stereotypes because dentistry I really feel is truly a great profession because I know dentistry. I’m referring to I grew up next door to a dentist. His son is now running the practice. His son is not his father. Does that make sense?