Objectives To normalize rapid human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) testing in the United
States, expanded rapid HIV testing initiatives are needed outside the routine medical setting. …

Purpose: One in eight people living with an HIV infection in the United States is unaware of
their status. Rapid HIV testing (RHT) is an easily used and accepted screening tool that has …

Purpose: In the US, an estimated 21% of people living with HIV/AIDS do not know their positive
HIV status. Expanding rapid HIV testing in the dental setting may increase the number of …

… Davide CUNY New York City College of Technology … Davide, ROH, MS, MSEd …
Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd, is an associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at …

Dental teams should familiarize themselves with vaccination recommendations to reduce
the risk of infectious diseases and better educate patients about the importance of …

… Davide CUNY New York City College of Technology … Davide’s areas of interest include
instrumentation, infection control and asepsis, mentoring, community service, and teaching …

Background Oral rapid HIV testing (ORHT) is implemented in the dental setting to make
individuals aware of their possibly undiagnosed HIV infection. The testing process and …

During the introductory semester of treating patients, students are in need of assistance and
guidance throughout the assessment and treatment phases of patient care. As novice …

In the United States, cardiovascular is the leading cause of death in men and women, and
most racial and ethnic groups. There are several types of heart conditions; the most common …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to validate the association between dental
screenings and follow-up care to support the level of awareness of dental hygiene services …