HIV infection is a worldwide epidemic—cutting through barriers of race, gender, and age. Approximately 1.2 million patients in the United States are affected by this infection alone. Learn about the etiology, transmission, oral manifestations, and management of an HIV-infected patient. You will learn about medical and dental considerations when performing procedures on an HIV-infected dental patient. You'll learn how to apply principles of infection control to protect dental professionals and patients. Post-exposure prophylaxis of occupational injury while treating an HIV patient and currently available treatment will be discussed.
Register for Upcoming Sessions
March 12, 2025 7:00 pm - March 12, 2025 8:30 pm
All times for all events are in local Central Time.
Zoom Webinar
Course Number: CF5146
Enrollment is limited to 27.
Learn How To
- Recognize the etiology, signs, and symptoms of HIV/AIDS
- Understand current dental treatment procedures and protocols in the care of a HIV patient
- Recognize drugs used in treatment of HIV/AIDS
- Discuss infection control procedures
- Implement precautions to avoid occupational injury, and in case of injury, then understand the need and administration of post exposure prophylaxis.
Training Methods
Illustrated lectures, discussions, and case studies