Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group released a March 18 statement urging for the end of racism, bigotry and hate directed at Asians and Asian Americans.
"North American Dental Group (NADG) strongly condemns acts of violence and harassment in any form," the statement reads. "The overt and deplorable acts of racism, bigotry and hate directed at Asians and Asian-Americans in our country must stop! We stand in support of people of Asian descent who rightfully deserve respect and freedom to lead their lives absent the despicable events witnessed this week in Georgia and over the past year across our country."
"At NADG we embrace diversity as a virtue of life and reject racism as a scourge on society," the statement concludes. "We strive to maintain and share an inclusive and equitable environment that is built on a foundation of empathy, compassion and humility."
North American Dental Group consists of 250 supported dental practices across 15 states.