does a dentist need to report hiv status of a patient

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HIV 101: Do I Need to Tell My Dentist I’m HIV-Positive?

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If the form asks for it, can I leave it blank? In all but one state, you are not legally required to disclose your HIV status when seeing a doctor, dentist or other health care provider.

Do you have to tell your dentist your HIV status?

No. The law does not require that you tell health care providers your HIV or AIDS status. You may want to tell your doctor or dentist however, so he or she can provide you with better medical care.

Does HIV need to be disclosed?

HIV and STD Criminalization Laws 2021 In 12 states, laws require people with HIV who are aware of their status to disclose their status to sex partners, and 4 states require disclosure to needle-sharing partners. The maximum sentence length for violating an HIV-specific statute is also a matter of state law.

Can people with HIV be dentists?

All dental practices should be able to provide routine dental care for adult or pediatric HIV-positive patients. Nearly all patients with HIV are able to tolerate routine dental care and procedures, including oral surgery.

Why do dentist ask if you have HIV?

If you, or someone you know, is living with HIV/AIDS, the American Dental Association recommends that dental health care be part of all HIV/AIDS treatment plans. That's because people living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to infections including dental infections, which can affect their overall health.