HIV testing in community dental clinics
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study offers free HIV testing to dental patients at community health centers in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It aims to make testing easier and more routine for people who might not otherwise get tested.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be a patient at a participating dental clinic in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- You must not already know you are HIV positive.
- You must not have had an HIV test in the last 12 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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