"It is the position of the American Student Dental Association that dental schools should ensure all students, faculty, staff and administration are sensitive to the diversity of their colleagues and patients. ASDA defines diversity as ‘differences among individual characteristics, professional choices or demographics including, but not limited to: race, religion, ethnic background, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identification and gender expression.’ ASDA recognizes the unique challenges faced by these diverse populations.  (Excerpt from E-4 Sensitivity to Diversity Policy)