Despite Dr Hendrew’s undetectable viral load and adherence to strict safety protocols, fear and misunderstanding about the Hen’s positive HIV status cause unease among the dentist’s patients. Undetectable viral load refers to a state in which the amount of HIV in an individual’s blood is so low that it cannot be detected by standard blood tests. This is achieved through effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), which suppresses the virus, preventing it from replicating and causing damage to the im