February 26, 2010

Texas Brief PM Lecture Course
HIV/AIDS: Necessary Information for the Dentist and the
Dental Team

ALICIA G. GALVAN, D.D.S.

OVERVIEW
According to recent Center for Disease Control statistics, there are an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States living with HIV/AIDS, 24-27% of which are undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection. In many instances the health care professional who may be credited with helping a patient become aware of an HIV/AIDS diagnosis is the dentist, as many clinical indicators of HIV/AIDS initially manifest orally. Furthermore as new antiretroviral medications emerge, the HIV/AIDS patient is now managed as a chronic illness patient due to an extended lifespan associated with these medications. Dr. Galvan will discuss these topics as well as the dental management of the HIV/AIDS patient at different phases of the disease. Participants will also review potential drug interactions between antiretrovirals and medications commonly utilized and prescribed by dentists.

OBJECTIVES
• History and mechanism of HIV/AIDS
• Extraoral and intraoral clinical indicators of HIV/AIDS
• Pertinent medical information that is necessary to dentally manage a patient with HIV/AIDS
• The impact OF HIV/AIDS on the dental community

PRESENTER
AlLICIA G. GALVAN, D.D.S., received her dental degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School in 2002 and completed a two- year general practice residency program at UTHSCSA and University Hospital. Dr. Galvan is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Postdoctoral Division in the Department of General Dentistry at the Dental School where she serves as the Director of Advanced Education. She is also conducting clinical research at UTHSCSA and the Cancer Therapy and Research Center that involves the prevalence of oral candidiasis in oral cancer patients receiving concurrent radiation and chemotherapy. A member of the Hospital Dentistry Department at UTHSCSA, Dr. Galvan is also a member of the American Association of Hospital Dentists.

TIME
Check-in: D.S. Cafeteria, 12:30 PM
Program: Friday, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Individual: $125.00
Special Discount Fee: $87.50
(Must register for the morning Texas Brief to receive discount)

CREDIT (Course Code: 128817A)
AGD Code: 750 Hours: 3

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