The hepatitis B e‐antigen positive dental school applicant

Abstract

There are few guidelines available for dental school faculty and administrators in the management of hepatitis B e‐antigen positive (HBeAg+) dental school applicants. It is apparent that this serostatus is unique and requires a different approach from that used for applicants with other infectious diseases, such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The issue is examined from a number of perspectives, including the science, policy, legal, and ethical considerations confronted in establishing a policy for the HBeAg+ dental school applicant.

Protecting the Rights of Health Care Students Living With Hepatitis B Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

“…These inconsistent policies highlighted the need for the development of comprehensive, carefully designed policies that prohibit discrimination against students with HBV infection. 15,16 Although we found only 1 published review of hepatitis B-related discrimination in the United States, 15 cases of institutional and informal discrimination affecting HBV-positive health care students have been reported and litigated. 17 In 2011, two students were accepted into health care programs in the same medical school system.…”