“Was sitting in the chair ready to get numbed up,” Mr. Duff tweeted. “Dentist walked in, we exchanged pleasantries and I asked if he was vaccinated. The answer was, ‘NO’. I was floored.”
The two had a conversation about their differing perspectives, Mr. Duff said.
“I told him I was uncomfortable and left,” Mr. Duff tweeted. “Moral of the story: don’t assume, don’t be afraid to ask and most importantly, don’t be afraid to leave.”
On July 28, the American Dental Association and the American Dental Education Association released statements supporting COVID-19 vaccinations for dental professionals.