COVID-19, Infectious Illness and Detroit Mercy Dental
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry values the safety and well-being of our faculty, staff, students, and administrators. We are continuously monitoring and implementing necessary guidelines and proactive measures for a safe and healthy campus.
This page will be updated with health advisory decisions and changes in protocol specific to the School of Dentistry.
University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry polices and protective measures specific to COVID-19 may differ from the general University requirements. You will find the School of Dentistry COVID-19 requirements below.
Vaccination Policy
Vaccinations are key to protecting our community and reducing the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. University of Detroit Mercy and the School of Dentistry encourage everyone to remain up-to-date on eligible vaccinations and boosters. You can find the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 recommended vaccination and booster schedule HERE.
Prior to matriculation, students in the School of Dentistry are required to provide proof of immunity or receive vaccinations to prevent the following diseases:
- Mumps;
- Measles;
- Rubella;
- Polio;
- Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids;
- Pertussis;
- Hepatitis B.;
- Varicella.
Students at the School of Dentistry provide direct patient care to patients from vulnerable populations and are scheduled for rotations in healthcare facilities that require these vaccinations. In addition, it is strongly recommended that all dental care providers, including students and volunteers, in any healthcare setting should receive annual influenza vaccination and age-appropriate updates to the COVID-19 vaccination series. Dental providers who decide to forgo the influenza vaccine and/or COVID-19 updates must report the decision to forgo updates and attest that they understand that if they test positive for COVID-19, they will be excluded from the healthcare setting until a negative test can be obtained. Interruptions that affect the timeliness of program completion or successful progression through the program will be addressed according to the Academic Policies Handbook and/or course syllabi.