title: An atlas of HIV-associated oral lesions: a new classification and diagnostic criteria.
abstract: Many oral lesions are strongly associated with HIV infection. Along with the HIV-infected individual's T helper cell count (CD4 + cell count), they indicate the severity of immune suppression. It is important for dental professionals to recognize these lesions early, as it alerts patients to their HIV status, and allows them to receive appropriate and prompt treatment for their HIV infection and related oral conditions. An atlas of the oral lesions commonly associated with HIV infection is presented. To update dental providers and assist them in the recognition and diagnosis of these conditions, the recent criteria for diagnosis suggested by the European Economic Community (EEC) Clearinghouse on Oral Problems Related to HIV Infection and the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Oral Manifestations of the Immunodeficiency virus are also presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Wiebe
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Epstein
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000473:pathology; D004890:Erythema / Q000473:pathology; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017733:Leukoplakia, Hairy / Q000473:pathology; D016483:Lymphoma, AIDS-Related / Q000473:pathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000473:pathology