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HIV and the Mouth

Other Oral Conditions of HIV Disease The two most common conditions that may not be caused by an infection include dry mouth and small round mouth sores, called aphthous ulcers . Dry Mouth Dry mouth, or xerostomia , is a common condition in HIV disease that may have a variety of causes. HIV disease itself may cause dry mouth because HIV-related salivary disease causes swollen salivary glands (glands in the mouth that produce saliva, or...

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HIV/AIDS and dental problems

Hello Dr. Reznik. I am a 5th year social work student and am currently doing a work term. Part of this work term requires that I do a policy analysis. I would like to propose an increase in dental coverage for HIV/AIDS patients. The current policy...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Dear Sue:Thank you for this inquiry as access to dental care for people living with HIV/AIDS is a most important issue! May I suggest that you begin your research by glancing at the Ryan White Title I grant narrative I wrote for the Oral Health... Read more »

hiv/dental

i live in bedford texas and need dental care. my insurance is not good at all . where can i get my teeth fixed for free in bedford texas?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

I'm not sure about Bedford, but I'd contact one of the Texas AIDS service organizations for advice.Good luck, BY... Read more »

HIV AND DENTAL

DEAR DR YOUNG.IHAVE HIV AND NEED TO GET MY TEETH FIXED. I ASKED MY HIV DR WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I DON,T TELL THE DENTIST I HAVE HIV , AND HE SAID PROBABLY NOTHING. I,M SO IMBARREST TO TELL HIM OF FEAR HE WILL FREAK OUT.ANYWAY IF I DON,T TELL HIM DO...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Aversion to disclosure is a very real problem; I can understand your apprehension.Since you're now in Texas (presumably in DFW), there are a number of really high quality AIDS Service Organizations that can give you the real beta on who's... Read more »

HIV+ fired from dental position

I am an HIV positive dental assistant that was fired approximately 1 and a half years ago, after my status was disclosed by an old boyfriends new wife. I have a pending suit against her for disclosing my status, but am now considering a suit against...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Before another minute goes by, please call the AIDS Coordination Project of the American Bar Association at 202.662.1025. They can refer you to an HIV-knowledgeable attorney in your area. Your employer is the appropriate target of legal action, I... Read more »

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AIDS Project Los Angeles Director of Client Servic

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Director of Client Services --AIDS Project Los Angeles

DIVISION: Client Services

The Director of Client Services directs a continuum of Ryan White CARE Act-funded social services designed to connect people living with HIV to medical care and to... Read more »

HIV or Dental Issue ?

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FOund some interesting things on the net when looking up symptoms of body aches, headaches, joint muscle pain, ear aches, etc. drug resistance. I have not had any type of sexual intercourse other than masterbation for almost three years now and in... Read more »