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An innovative HIV training program for dental students.

Thomas C Rogers¹, Periza Zaninovic, Yashashri R Urankar

¹School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. trogers@llu.edu

Journal of Dental Education

|November 8, 2011

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A training program significantly improved dental students' knowledge and confidence in treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The program enhanced understanding of universal precautions and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), crucial for comprehensive dental care.

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Infectious Disease Management
Public Health

Background:

Negative attitudes among dental students towards treating HIV/AIDS patients are documented.
Compassionate and comprehensive dental care is essential for individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Existing dental curricula may not adequately cover specific aspects of treating this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a mandatory training program for dental students on treating patients with HIV/AIDS.
To assess changes in dental students' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence regarding HIV/AIDS patient care.
To identify specific training components that yield the most significant improvements.

Main Methods:

A longitudinal study involving predoctoral dental students at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
Administration of pre- and post-training surveys to assess knowledge, attitudes, and confidence.
Data collected from 386 students over seven years (2003-2009) across five two-year testing cycles.
Survey focused on universal precautions and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) efficacy.

Main Results:

Significant positive shifts were observed in all five surveyed areas: knowledge, attitudes, and confidence.
The most substantial improvements were noted in familiarity with and confidence in the efficacy of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
These gains were particularly pronounced in areas less emphasized in other dental school courses.

Conclusions:

The training program is effective in enhancing dental students' preparedness to treat patients with HIV/AIDS.
The program successfully improved confidence and knowledge regarding critical aspects like PEP.
Implementing such targeted training is vital for equipping future dentists with the skills for appropriate and compassionate care.