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Recommending serologic HIV testing for the dental patient

T S Tilliss1

  • 1Department of Dental Hygiene, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Denver 80262, USA.

American Journal of Dentistry
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Dental professionals can guide patients on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antibody testing. This guide covers HIV tests, counseling, and when to recommend testing for better patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dental clinicians play a role in patient health management.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection requires timely diagnosis and care.
  • Effective patient communication is crucial for health decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To equip dental clinicians with knowledge for recommending HIV antibody testing.
  • To detail essential components of HIV testing and counseling for dental practice.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinician competence in addressing HIV testing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of serologic tests for HIV antibodies.
  • Discussion of decision-making frameworks for HIV testing.
  • Outline of pre-test and post-test counseling strategies.
  • Description of characteristics for effective HIV counseling.

Main Results:

  • Provides comprehensive information on HIV antibody testing procedures.
  • Details the nuances of deciding whether or not to test.
  • Highlights the significance of compassionate counseling in HIV care.
  • Empowers dental professionals with necessary information for patient guidance.

Conclusions:

  • Dental clinicians require competence in discussing HIV testing with patients.
  • Appropriate recommendations for HIV testing can be made by informed dental professionals.
  • Effective counseling is integral to the dental clinician's role in HIV testing decisions.

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