(Recorded 2/12/24)
Description:
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often manifest orally, and with proper screening and diagnosis, these infections can be treated and not advance further. Of particular concern is the increase in congenital syphilis and the need for early identification of the disease in the oral tissues of pregnant women and their referral for medical treatment. In this talk, Dr. Fariba Younai, DDS, reviews the transmission and oral presentation of common STIs and highlights concerns for people with HIV. In addition, she reviews oral health and hygiene practices that can help prevent the transmission of STIs and the role oral health professionals can play in assisting patients with STI education and prevention methods.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the oral presentations of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Outline the process of STI transmission through oral tissues.
- Explain the impact of STIs on the risk of oral HIV transmission.
- Define the role of oral health & hygiene in preventing oral transmission of HIV and other STIs.
Speaker:
Fariba Younai, DDS
Professor and Chair, Division of Diagnostic & Surgical Sciences, UCLA
Oral Health Director, Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center