Nine out of 10 people with HIV will get at least one oral/dental condition linked with HIV which can affect comfort, appearance, self-esteem, diet and speech, and can make other health conditions more serious. Fortunately, by knowing what to look out for and how to access affordable treatment we can avoid the worst of these problems.

Find out more

Our dental care web chapter includes the following info:

Chronic Disease Dental Scheme

Find out about the Dental Scheme which provides $4,250 in Medicare benefits for dental services over two consecutive calendar years to eligible patients.

Getting Dental Care
How to get dental care for people with HIV

Oral Conditions and HIV
A list of some of the common oral conditions effecting people with HIV

Revealing HIV Status
Should I tell my dentist I have HIV?

Dentures
Some helpful advice on dentures for people with HIV

Tips for Maintaining Good Oral Health
General recommendations for good oral health

New HIV Dental Services At RPA + Liverpool Hospitals
Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) and Liverpool Hospitals have opened two new free dental clinics for people living with HIV.

More info

Contact: ACON’s HIV Men's Health Promotion Team or ACON's Women & Families Project

Tel: (02) 9699 8756

Email: hivliving@acon.org.au or family@acon.org.au

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