Engaging Non-Clinical Team Members in Oral Health Care for People with HIV

In episodes one and two of HIV Care Conversations, we discussed increasing communication between medical and dental providers and increasing awareness about the benefits of trauma-informed dental care for people with HIV. Still, non-clinical team members can play an essential role in supporting this interprofessional interaction by advocating for their clients, helping them navigate the healthcare system, and emphasizing the importance of receiving routine oral healthcare care. In this episode, we chat with Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH, Dental Director, New England AETC, about ways to elevate awareness about the unique role case managers, peer navigators, and other non-clinical team members can play in addressing barriers to care for people with HIV.