23 August 2021

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The American Dental Association is greatly pushing dental professionals to be vaccinated for COVID-19

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The ADA is recommending dental professionals to get vaccinated for COVID-19, besides other infectious diseases. 

ADA President Daniel J. Klemmedson, D.D.S., M.D., said that the Association’s policy suggests, according to CDC guidelines, vaccination for the professionals. However, the CDC doesn’t recommend mandated COVID-19 vaccination for health care professionals at this point.

“As we continue to hear about rising infection rates due to the Delta variant, I want to repeat to you what I noted in my December 2020 message: Dentists are essential health care providers whose leadership, counsel, and example will go a long way in building vaccine confidence in our nation,” Dr. Klemmedson wrote. “Let’s do our part to move public health forward. If you haven’t already been vaccinated, please get vaccinated and encourage your team members and patients to do the same.”

He noted that if the CDC changes its recommendation, the ADA will share this news with members to ensure they follow all applicable rules and regulations.

“Dental professionals are doing their part to limit the spread of the virus, but we must keep at it,” Dr. Klemmedson said. “I’m a very strong believer in vaccination, and I hope, as a health care professional, that you are, too. So let’s take our shot to help end this pandemic.”.

For more information, www.ADA.org and www.ADA.org/virus.