This book offers extensive guidance on the challenges raised by HIV and AIDS in dentistry. With the aid of distinguished contributors, the author provides information on not only the medical assessment and treatment of patients, but on infection control, staff training, modification of dental care, and management of occupational exposures to HIV.

320pp: 57 illus (36 in color)
ISBN: 0-86715-288-5

Table of Contents:
AIDS in Historical Perspective
Law and Ethics and the Decision to Treat
Epidemiology and Prevention
Transmission of HIV
Pathogenesis of HIV
Clinical Manifestations of HIV Disease
Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection
Intraoral Manifestations Associated with HIV Disease
Medications Used in HIV Disease
HIV Testing
Laboratory Parameters of HIV Infection
Medical Assessment of HIV-Infected Dental Patients
Modifications of Dental Care
Infection Control
Management of Occupational Exposures to Blood-borne Pathogens
Staff Training
Appendices: Laboratory Values; Abbreviations; Resources