Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)in Periodontal Practice

AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is a highly lethal, progressively epidemic viral infection that destroys the immune system, increasing the individual's susceptibility to infectious disease and cancer. Proper and essential oral health care is necessary for people living with HIV/AIDS because they can suffer numerous unique oral conditions associated with this disease. It is our responsibility as a professionals to provide people living with HIV/AIDS the essential services they need. The entire dental team must share this perception as we all play a key role in health promotion and good oral health. The authors believes that the book will serve the much expected purpose of inspiring students, teachers,,clinicians, and others interested in the management of HIV/AIDS in periodontal practice.