title: Attitudes of dentists concerning hepatitis and hepatitis vaccination.
abstract: Many dentists do not understand that hepatitis B infection poses a greater threat to their lives and health than acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This survey examined the attitudes and beliefs of dentists concerning hepatitis and hepatitis vaccination. Many dentists have not been vaccinated. The reasons for avoiding vaccination are examined.
authors.affiliation: Dental School, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Grace
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000571:American Dental Association; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003815:Dentists; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014611:Vaccination / Q000523:psychology