The emergence of HIV infection and subsequent AIDS represents a significant global health challenge. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, leads to the weakening of the body’s immune system, making it easier for various infections and diseases to manifest. AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is the final stage of HIV infection, when the body’s defense system has become so weakened that even the smallest infections can be life-threatening. Research continuously uncovers new connections between HIV infection and various diseases. One of the latest findings investigates the relationship between oral health and HIV. Chronic gingivitis, a common gum disease, plays a particularly noteworthy role in the spread of HIV, as inflamed gums…