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In Florida, dentists and their staffs are included among front-line workers eligible for vaccines in the first wave, but a lack of supply has hindered some from getting their shots, according to Drew Eason, CEO of the Florida Dental Association.
Some states are making dentists a lower priority than other health professionals for the vaccine — even though they have their hands in people’s mouths and are exposed to aerosols that spray germs.
Dr. Monte Junker, an Oregon dentist, is waiting for his turn to get vaccinated for covid even though he considers himself a front-line health worker.
“If they offered it to me today, I would be there,” he said.