AIDS (H.I.V.) and the dentist. [videorecording] NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1990. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

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AIDS (H.I.V.) and the dentist. [videorecording]

[London, England] : The Society, [1987] 1 videocassette (32 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/8901815A

Abstract: (Producer) This video tape presents guidelines to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, AIDS, and Herpes in dentistry. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that In a dental practice that sees 20 patients a day, it has been estimated that an average of at least two patients with oral herpes, one carrier of hepatitis B, and an unknown number of patients infected with the AIDS virus are treated in 7 working days. According to public health experts, the incidence of AIDS is increasing at an exponential rate -- doubling every 9 months. All dentists are going to be treating carriers, generally without knowing it. Dental treatment can be provided safely with low risk of transmission of hepatitis B or HIV when guidelines for prevention are followed.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL *Dentistry MONOGRAPHKWDacquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome/KWDprevention&controlKWDdentistrymonograph
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