Antibody testing and counseling of dental patients at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and associated clinical findings.
Two hundred six dental patients were tested between 1985 and 1987 for antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) when a review of their medical histories revealed a high risk for infection. Serologic results are correlated with soft tissue and osseous findings recorded during routine head and neck and radiographic examination. Counseling recommendations for use in association with testing are outlined. A more active role for the dentist as a preventive agent is advocated to combat the spread of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis.
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis; D003376:Counseling; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D009333:Neck; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D015483:HIV Antibodies; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies