Dental management of pediatric HIV patients--state of Israel, Ministry of Health Project at Rambam Health Care Campus, 2006-2011

Alpha Omegan. 2011 Fall-Winter;104(3-4):97-101.

Abstract

Over two million children around the world are living with AIDS. Oral health and oral manifestations, such as dental caries and periodontitis, are important issues requiring focus when treating these children. Descriptive data of a project conducted at Rambam Hospital, financed by the Israeli Ministry of Health, are presented in order to investigate and characterize dental treatment for HIV infected children. Thirty-seven infected children, most originating from the Ethiopian community, participated in the project between 2006 and 2011. A total of 724 dental procedures during 185 dental appointments were performed successfully. These children should be provided proactive preventive dental care, while health service providers should undergo further training on prevention and early identification and management of orofacial manifestations. All dental and medical personnel should be made aware of this service in order to refer HIV infected children who can greatly benefit from this special program.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dental Care for Children*
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Dental Caries / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control
  • Dental Clinics
  • Dental Pulp Capping
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent
  • Female
  • HIV Infections* / complications
  • Humans
  • Infection Control, Dental
  • Israel
  • Male
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Public Health Administration
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Pit and Fissure Sealants