COVID-19 Vaccination: To Lead by Example or an Opportunity Lost. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wolff, M.S.; Glick, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of dental research. Volume 100:Number 13(2021)
• Page Start: 1421
• Page End: 1422
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: evidence-based dentistry/health care -- social determinants -- epidemiology -- coronavirus -- decision making -- prevention; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Research -- Periodicals; 617.6005
• DOI: 10.1177/00220345211049192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0345

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created a global health emergency. Vaccine hesitancy and tremendous misinformation about the actual science are leaving the public with significant confusion. However, sound epidemiologic science is guiding us to a clear path toward mitigating this modern-day scourge. It is remarkable how putting an end to current COVID-19 outbreaks has such a simple solution—convincing the public to accept getting vaccinated. The dental research, dental education, and dental practice communities have a unique opportunity to act as trusted public exemplars as well as trusted interpreters of the science for the public.