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Knowledge of HIV Shown to Be Lacking Among Oral Health Professionals

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study published in Frontiers in Public Health highlights a significant knowledge gap among dentists and dental hygienists regarding the impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections on oral health. The research found that while periodontists and oral medicine practitioners showed a comprehensive understanding, general dentists and dental students lacked expertise in this area.