HIV & the Dentist (NW150429A)

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SubjectOral Medicine
DescriptionHIV positive patients are a routine part of dental practice.
Additional information

However, how much do most primary care dental team members know about the management of this condition & the way this impacts on what we do?

The course will cover:

  • Prevalence of HIV in Merseyside
  • Clinical symptoms & signs
  • Testing patients
  • Ethical considerations (partner notification, non-disclosure, insurance)
  • Treatment
  • Post exposure prophylaxis
VenueWhiston Education, Training & Conference Centre, Whiston - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeWednesday 29 April 2015, 18:00 to 21:00
LecturerDr Mas Chaponda  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Evening Meal
CPD hours2:00
Cost£15.00
Aims
  • HIV update for dentists
  • Epidemiology of HIV in Merseyside
  • Clinical symptoms & signs of chronic HIV infection
  • Testing patients
  • Ethical considerations (partner notification, non-disclosure, insurance)
  • Treatment
  • Post exposure prophylaxis for the dentist
Objectives
  • To be aware of local HIV prevalence data
  • To be able to recognise the presentation of a patient living with HIV
  • To be able to test a patient suspected of having HIV
  • To be aware of ethical considerations in patients with HIV (partner notification, non-disclosure, insurance)
  • To be aware of the new treatment available for people living with HIV
  • To be aware of indications & availability of post exposure prophylaxis for the dentist