The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of HIV patients with dentists, whether they met with discriminatory behavior and if so which forms of discrimination were involved. The survey was carried out at the HIV ward of the Clinic for infectious diseases dr. Fran Mihaljević Zagreb through an anonymus evaluation questionnaire. 74 patients diagnosed with HIV infection participated in the study. Results show that less than a third of respondents reveal their HIV status to the dentist. Most dentists continued to treat the patient after learning of the patient's HIV status. One third of respondents experienced some form of discrimination. Since the majority of patients still do not reveal their HIV status to the dentist, fearing that they would be denied treatment and that their secret would be disclosed to other people, dental practitioners should apply universal infection control measures to all their patients. Nevertheless, an ever growing number of dentists have ceased to regard HIV infection as a threat and do not have a problem with treating HIV patients. Discrimination-free relationship between a dentist and patients should be promoted, which will allow HIV patients to receive adequate dental treatment irrespective of their disclosed HIV status.