"Did a Florida dentist transmit HIV to his patients?" refers to an incident in which a Florida dentist, Dr. David Acer, was accused of transmitting HIV to several of his patients. Acer was convicted of practicing dentistry without a license and sentenced to 12 years in prison. The case raised concerns about the risks of HIV transmission in dental settings and led to new guidelines for infection control in dental offices.
HIV transmission in dental settings is rare, but it can occur if proper infection control procedures are not followed. HIV is transmitted through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids. In the case of Dr. Acer, it is believed that he transmitted HIV to his patients through the use of contaminated dental instruments.
