Recommending serologic HIV testing for the dental patient
Tilliss, T.S.
American Journal of Dentistry 8(5): 263-266
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0894-8275 PMID: 8634164 Document Number: 447387
This article provides information for dental clinicians to enable them to make appropriate recommendations to patients needing HIV antibody testing. Information concerning serologic tests for HIV, the decision to/not to test, characteristics of the compassionate HIV counselor, pre-test and posttest counseling are detailed. Competence and confidence in addressing these issues is imperative for the dental clinician.