Published January 21, 2021. Revised February 1, 2021.

The number of new Coronavirus cases continues to surge across the country. How can you help resolve the COVID-19 national health care emergency? The COVID-19 vaccine has spurred much debate and is no doubt a controversial topic. However, we’ve been contacted by many members for my viewpoint, which I’ll share below.

Vaccination Rollout

State legislatures across the country are pushing dentists up the priority list to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, approved for emergency use by the FDA. Understandably, there are those against or wary of these vaccinations, still concerned for the long-term safety and effectiveness, and pace of approval process for a federally approved vaccine. While not without debate, a recent ADA poll revealed that 84% of dentists believed...