Naidoo, Sudeshni2014-07-302014-07-302011Naidoo, S. (2011). Dental ethics case 17: What are my obligations and ethical responsibilities when treating patients with HIV?. South African Dental Journal, 66(10): 482-4831029-4864http://hdl.handle.net/10566/1140This ethical case is about a 20 year old female patient who had recurrent ulcers in and around her mouth. The dentist suspected that the recurrent ulcers and candidiasis were oral manifestations of HIV and confronted her with his suspicions of her being HIV-positive.enThis file may be freely used for educational uses. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the South African Dental Association (SADA). Note that the SADA retains all intellectual property rights in the article.HIV-positive patientsDental ethicsArticle