Per the item's framing (OSHA, no invasive procedures listed), what should a dentist with HIV do?

Correct answer: A. Inform staff and patients of the condition

• A. Marked answer (per item). The recall answer was that the dentist informs staff and patients.
• B. Note: Under current CDC guidance, an HIV-infected dental provider who does not perform exposure-prone invasive procedures and follows standard precautions is generally NOT required to disclose status to patients — making routine disclosure clinically debatable.
• C. Incorrect. HIV status alone does not require ceasing practice; standard precautions effectively prevent transmission.

Note: This recall item is controversial. CDC/expert guidance does not mandate patient disclosure for non-exposure-prone work; the 'marked' answer reflects the test's stated key, not necessarily current public-health consensus.