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An Internet search was performed on 18 April 2024 using the search terms \u201cPeriodontitis\u201d, \u201cPeriodontal disease\u201d, and \u201cGum disease\u201d in combination with \u201cHIV\u201d in the most popular search engines (Google\u2122, Bing\u2122, and YAHOO!\u00ae). The first 20 results from each search term engine were pooled for analysis. Quality was assessed by JAMA benchmarks. Readability was assessed using the Flesch reading ease score (FRES). Origin of the site, type of author, and information details were also recorded. The quality of Internet information about periodontitis in PLWH varied. The mean JAMA score was 2.81 (SD = 1.0). The websites were generally fairly difficult to read (mean FRES = 57.1, SD = 15.0). Most websites provided some advice about self-treatment of oral problems, accompanied by a strong recommendation to seek professional dental care. In conclusion, advanced reading skills on periodontitis in PLWH were required and quality features were mostly not provided. 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