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    J Natl Med Assoc. 2003 Feb;95(2 Suppl 2):21S-32S.

    Oral manifestations in the era of HAART.

    Abstract

    AIDS has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, disproportionately affecting African-Americans and other minorities. As highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have improved the length and quality of life for HIV-Infected people, oral health care has made similar strides. It is important that physicians and dentists recognize the earliest signs and symptoms of HIV infection in order that a timely diagnosis and patient referral can be made for early counseling testing, and treatment. At the same time, dentists have seen themselves at considerable risk from HIV Infection. Some dentists believe that they may also be more at risk from stigma then other providers if they treat HIV patients.

    PMID:
    12656429
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID:
    PMC2568277
    Free PMC Article

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