Dentists in Manchester
posted: 01/06/2010
NHS Manchester is making efforts to improve dental health and access to NHS dental care. Four new practices have opened in the last 18 months and 3 more will open by September.
Dental health is important for people living with HIV.
Urgent?
There are 32 appointments reserved across the city for people needing urgent dental care.
Call the Manchester Dental Helpline on 0161 230 6011
The Helpline will arrange emergency appointments, usually on the same day and close to home, and also signpost people to dentists with space for new patients and advise about dental services.
HIV and dental care
Regular visits to the dentist are important for people with HIV. Not only will this help general dental health, but it also allows dentists to check for gum and mouth disorders, such as oral thrush and badly bleeding gums, which are more common among people living with HIV.
George House Trust and the HIV clinic can help you find an NHS dentist, or a dentist that is particularly skilled or interested in treating people with HIV. Not all dentists offer NHS care.
Tell or not?
It’s a good idea to let dentists know of significant medical conditions like HIV, or if are taking any medication. This will help them ensure that you receive the most appropriate treatment. It is unprofessional, and also illegal for dentists to discriminate against you because of HIV, race, or sexuality or other reasons under equality laws.
Dentists have been told by the General Dental Council that they cannot refuse to treat somebody just because they are HIV-positive. And universal hygiene precautions are enough to prevent the transmission of HIV during dental treatment.
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