An Initial Visit in a Patient with a History of Tuberculosis.

ABSTRACT

As public health stewards, dental providers must be mindful of actual of potential infectious disease risks. Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death in adults worldwide and is spread via aerosolized droplets. Individuals at the greatest risk of contracting TB are those with impaired immunity or those who have a higher risk of being exposed to an infection due to environmental factors. Dental providers must be aware of the clinical and public health implications of treating people with active versus latent TB infections.