Current status of oral healthcare services for Persons with HIV/Aids from the perspective of the dentists

In this quantitative and descriptive-analytical study, we describe the current status of oral healthcare services for Persons with HIV/Aids in Fortaleza (Ceará, Brazil) within the Unified Healthcare System according to data collected from 170 dentists from Family Health Program clinics and Specialized Odontology Centers. The findings were submitted to statistical analysis with the Chi-square test and the Independent T test, and Spearman Correlation Coefficients were calculated. Access, facilities, biosafety and training were found to be inadequate and to impact dentists' willingness to treat this patient population.