Research: Understanding the Correlation Between HIV and Oral Health
With a passion for public health dentistry, Dr. Abbas Jessani aims to improve the oral health of underserved populations. In his latest research, Jessani, Assistant … more
HIV
People Living With HIV Struggle To Access Much-Needed Dental Care
Only three per cent of HIV organizations in British Columbia offer basic dental care to those who need it. Nearly 37 million people were living with … more
Woman Refused Dental Treatment Due to HIV Status to Receive €10,000
A dental clinic has agreed to pay a woman €10,000 after a dentist refused to treat her after she disclosed that she had HIV. The … more
HIV Fear Over ‘Dirty’ Dental Equipment
Hundreds of dental patients have been offered blood tests over fears they could have been exposed to HIV or Hepatitis B or C. Dirty equipment … more
Students Potentially Exposed to Hepatitis B, C, HIV at 12 School Dental Clinics
Some 1,250 children in Seattle and Vashon Island may have been contaminated with potentially lethal viruses because the dental equipment used on them was not … more
Three Philadelphia Dental Clinics May Have Exposed Patients to HIV, Officials Say
Three dental clinics were shut down in Philadelphia because of conditions that may have exposed patients to diseases such as HIV, said the city’s health … more
Ontario Dental Patients Told to Get Tested for HIV, Hepatitis
Patients who’ve attended a Kingston, Ont., dental clinic since 2010 are being urged to get tested for certain infectious diseases after the local health agency discovered the clinic’s … more
Causes of Mouth Sores in People with HIV
Mouth sores, also known as ulcers, are a common symptom of HIV. Mouth sores can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life … more
Patients From Past Decade at ‘Unclean’ Pennsylvania Dentists Office Told to Get Tested
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today warned patients of a Mt Bethel dental office that they should get tested for HIV and hepatitis B and … more
$1.85 Million Grant Supports Scientist’s Study of Tooth Decay in Young HIV Patients
Much of the research concerning the human microbiome focuses on the gut and the influence that diet and nutrition have on the microbes residing in … more
Top 10 Dental News Stories of 2017
It’s been quite a year in dental news! 2017 seemed to bring on some interesting areas of concerns for dental hygienists – whether it was … more
Guelph Practice’s Patients Urged to Get HIV Testing
Patients at a Guelph dental practice are being urged to get tested for HIV and other serious infections over concerns some dental instruments at the … more
Serious Infections May Have Been Spread in Unlicensed Dental Office
After shutting down an unlicensed dental office in a southwest residence last week, Alberta Health Services is asking anyone who received services there to be … more