The management of HIV and Hepatitis positive patients—a dental hygienist perspective (Online on demand)

This specialized webinar provides dental therapists and hygienists with comprehensive knowledge on managing patients with blood-borne viruses, specifically HIV and Hepatitis. The lecture covers essential reminders about blood-borne viruses (BBV) and outlines the critical checks and balances necessary to facilitate safe, caring, and professional practice when treating this vulnerable patient cohort.

Participants will gain detailed understanding of different viral pathogens, their potential oral impacts, and clinical manifestations that may present in the oral cavity. The course emphasizes the importance of appropriate questioning techniques and communication strategies when treating self-identified patients with blood-borne viruses, ensuring clinicians approach this sensitive population with both clinical competence and compassionate care. A significant portion of the webinar addresses optimal oral hygiene interventions tailored specifically for this patient group, demonstrating how targeted preventive care can enhance their overall oral health and contribute positively to their systemic health outcomes.

The educational content also covers the practical management of needle stick injuries, including modern medication protocols and post-exposure prophylaxis procedures that every dental professional should understand. Furthermore, the course introduces NSK's M.I.T. (Minimal Intervention Therapy) approach as an ideal framework for managing the oral health needs of these patients, promoting conservative treatment philosophy. This webinar is essential for dental hygienists and therapists seeking to expand their clinical knowledge and provide evidence-based, patient-centered care to individuals living with blood-borne viruses.

CE Credits: 1 | AGD PACE Subject Code: 490 | Language: English | Valid from 20-03-2026 to 20-03-2029 | NAKANISHI INC. Approved Provider | PACE Program Provider ID# 355051 (Approval valid 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028)

- This webinar offers dental therapists and hygienists invaluable clinical education on a critical yet often under-addressed topic in dental practice. Attendees will develop competence in safely managing patients with HIV and Hepatitis, significantly enhancing their professional credibility and patient care outcomes.
- The course provides practical, evidence-based guidelines for clinical decision-making, communication strategies, and emergency protocols such as needle stick injury management. Participants gain recognition through AGD PACE accreditation, supporting continuing education requirements and professional development goals. The introduction to NSK's Minimal Intervention Therapy approach equips clinicians with modern, conservative treatment philosophy specifically adapted for immunocompromised patients.
- By attending, dental professionals demonstrate commitment to inclusive, compassionate care for vulnerable populations while expanding their clinical scope and improving patient safety protocols in their practice.