DR. BARBARA

BULLA

Presents

Treatment Aspects of HIV+ Patients in the Dental Practice

1+ HOURS  ●  6 LESSONS + TEST  ●  INCLUDES TEMPLATES AND RESOURCES FOR USE WITH PATIENTS
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The treatment of HIV+ patients in dental practices can be a very delicate topic for all involved, due to fear, stigmas, and inexperience. This course will equip dentists with the most relevant knowledge, procedures, and protocols for safe treatment.

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HIV is not typically associated with oral health in most people's minds, but as dentists it is crucial to develop an understanding of HIV+ patients to better treat them and provide adequate care.

This course aims to help dentists and everyone working in close proximity of such patients to get up to date with the newest guidelines and methods of treatment.

UNDERSTAND ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY

When treating HIV+ patients in your dental practice, it is important that you are aware of the most relevant side effects of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) so that you can inform your patient and provide the appropriate treatment for their condition.

RECOGNIZE THE ORAL SIGNS OF HIV

Being able to see the first signs and oral manifestations of HIV in a patient will help you develop a more thorough and informed approach that minimizes risks and provides the most effective preventative measures for said patient using proven protocols.

ACCOMODATE HIV+ PATIENTS

Become informed of the various stigmas that an HIV+ patient may encounter going to a dentist, and avoid creating situations that negatively affect all parties' safety, comfort, and well-being. Learn about legal factors and consequences in handling HIV+ patients.

MAKE YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ALL HIV+ PATIENTS THROUGH LEARNING THESE IMPORTANT AND INCREASINGLY RELEVANT TOPICS

  • An abridged history of HIV, key statistics from around the world, and relevant data from the dental industry
  • Stigmas around the treatment of HIV+ patients by dentists and the transmission risks involved
  • Legal factors and consequences around conducting and refusing to conduct dentistry with HIV+ patients
  • Oral indicators of HIV and how they will affect your treatment options and procedures
  • The appropriate precautions and steps needed to safely provide dental care to HIV+ patients and ensure their comfort
  • Do's and Do Not's of Handling HIV+ Patients and the instruments used for their treatment
  • HIV Testing Protocols in case of suspected transmission to yourself or your colleagues and clinical staff
  • Future Prospects that will make HIV+ Dentistry easier and better for dentists and patients

This course aims to help dentists and everyone working in close proximity of such patients to get up to date with the newest guidelines and methods of treatment.

Dr. Barbara Bulla summarizes the most important aspects that are needed in a clinical setting for a dentist by first introducing them to the facts behind HIV. She will then discuss common symptoms of HIV+ patients, the most relevant side effects of antiretroviral therapy and then go through the legal and practical aspects of working with HIV+ patients so that you are equipped to provide the safest environment for them, yourself, and your personnel.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Learn about the brief history of the human immunodeficiency virus. Refresh your knowledge about the infection, transmission, and possible comorbidities. Learn relevant aspects of antiretroviral therapy.

Listen to a summary of the attitudes of dentists worldwide towards patients living with HIV and the stigmas that are involved. Learn which aspects of the infection are relevant for everyday work in the dental practice.

Understand the legal aspects of treating HIV positive patients within a dental setting. There can be significant consequences for you as a dentist should you fail to provide appropriate services or mistreat an HIV positive patient in your clinic.

Find out more about the oral manifestations of HIV and AIDS, the necessary hygiene measures during treatment, and the appropriate procedures in case of contact with a potentially infectious person. Learn about the statistical prognosis of dental interventions in affected patients.

Hear about the future prospects regarding HIV therapy and prevention and how they can be relevant to treating HIV+ patients as a dentist.

Conclude the course with a short take home message summarizing the most important takeaway points from each chapter. Learning Test and useful resources such as templates at the very end.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

THIS COURSE IS FOR ALL TYPES OF DENTISTS CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROPER TREATMENT OF HIV+ PATIENTS!

Whether you have existing patients who are diagnosed with HIV or want to be better equipped to accommodate future patients who may have HIV, or you simply want to avoid any legal issues surrounding HIV+ patients, this course has you covered.

Better understand how to approach HIV+ patients in your clinical practices and give them peace of mind

Evaluate your own understanding, misconceptions and stigmas of how you treat HIV+ patients compared to others

Navigate the legal issues or situations that may potentially arise out of improper treatment or refusal of HIV+ patients

See how HIV affects conventional dental clinic procedures such as surgeries and dental implants

Identify transmission risks and minimize the possibility of transmission in your practice through knowing the appropriate protocols

See what new or upcoming breakthroughs there are in providing better oral health care for HIV+ patients
MEET THE EDUCATOR

Dr. Barbara Bulla Dr. med. dent. (Dental Medicine)

Dr. Barbara Bulla is an oral surgeon and dentist from Austria. She studied dentistry and general medicine at the Medical University of Vienna, the country's most prestigious university. With her dual degree in dentistry and general medicine, Dr. Bulla is able to facilitate a holistic and greater overall picture of her patients' oral health through combining traditional dental knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of the human body's processes.

Her broad work expertise includes close collaborations with Austria's leading maxillofacial surgeons that have helped her develop the academic and surgical skills that she utilizes today in both her research and her practice. However, Dr. Bulla 's area of expertise is on the impact of HIV in dentistry, and how oral health treatments should be approached on patients with the disease. Her interest in this particular subject began she was working with an HIV specialist during her studies at the university. Dr. Bulla decided to specialize in the particular care of patients living with HIV or AIDS after seeing how neglected this field of practical medicine was in her field in both the number of specialists and the amount of relevant research.

She has since conducted substantial studies and contributed much to the development of this specialization both locally and internationally. She was named as the head HIV Specialist at one of Vienna's renowned clinics where she consults health professionals about the proper procedures to undergo while dealing with HIV patients.

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