Many medical problems are encountered during treatment of oral diseases as well as many oral problems occur due to underlying medical conditions which necessitate modification during dental treatment. Presence of medical problems my require alteration in treatment protocol & it is combined efforts of medical practitioner and dental surgeon. The present study was designed to assess the causes of distress perceived by Dentists as well as whether there is discriminatory attitudes towards HIV infected patients due to lack of knowledge about how to treat such patients. There should be knowledge, awareness amongst dentist regarding the standard protocol for treatment of patients with medical problems to avoid discrimination and can render possible dental health care.

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