Prevalence of tooth wear and associated risk factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

According to our study results, tooth wear is a highly prevalent and a notably severe condition among PLWHA in Rwanda. Longer duration on HIV medication, older age, horizontal brushing technique were associated with tooth wear. Therefore, there is a need to raise awareness on tooth wear and its risk factors in this population and health workers (dental professionals, nurses/ physicians in HIV services). Hence the need to integrate oral health services to HIV services towards provision of oral health care to this high-risk group of PLWHA.