title: Developing support programs for dentists with infectious disease.
abstract: The American Dental Association (ADA) has developed many resources to address growing concerns regarding HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) issues in dental practice, including continuing education courses, workshops, journal articles, and monographs. In addition, the ADA Council on Dental Practice has established a network for dentists with HIV/AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The network has been named PEERS, which stands for Prevention, Education, Ethics, Resources, and Support. This paper provides guidelines for developing programs in each state to address the needs of dentists with HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Center of HIV-Related Disease, St. Claire Hospital Health Center, New York, NY 10019, USA.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Abel
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Crosby
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000571:American Dental Association; D003376:Counseling; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D011363:Professional Impairment / Q000523:psychology*; D016730:Program Development; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States