Posted on Dec 5, 2016

VA dentist resigns after possibly infecting 600 veterans with HIV and hepatitis

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR

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This absolutely horrible.....What are your thoughts?

VA dentist resigns after possibly infecting 600 veterans with HIV and hepatitis

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Tomah

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Posted 8 y ago

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Posted 8 y ago

I can't believe they said that the risk was considered low. If you are the patient, that is not a low risk when HIV, hepatitis A or C is possible.

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LCpl Jaime N.

8 y

They didn't mean that the diseases are low, but that the chances of someone actually getting any of them is low. I have a feeling that even though he didn't follow policy with disposable tools, he did clean and sterilize his tools appropriately. I think the risk of getting them is about same as a civilian dentist infecting his patients.

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SFC Justin Bailey

8 y

How about any possible chance that I come into contact with someone infected, should be eliminated. At least let patients know and give them a choice.

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