2021

COVID-19 Among Dentists in the United States: A 6-Month Longitudinal Report of Accumulative Prevalence and Incidence

Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, this study determines the prevalence and incidence rates of COVID-19 among dentists. Over the 6-month study period, the incidence rates ranged from 0.2% through 1.1% each month, and the cumulative prevalence rate was 2.6%. Researchers concluded that the low rates of cumulative prevalence of COVID-19 is indicative of the high level of adherence to enhanced infection control procedures.

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