Dentists eligible to give COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon alone
Right now 100 community dentists can give vaccines along with 200 OHSU dentistry school students and staff, but those with local dental societies hope to see that number increase greatly.
Posted: Dec 15, 2020 7:02 PM
Updated: Dec 16, 2020 1:05 PM
Posted By: Emma Jerome
EUGENE, Ore. Oregon is the only state in the nation where your dentist is authorized to give you a vaccine other than a flu shot, and moving with the times, those who are certified will be able to give you your coronavirus vaccine when it s your turn.
Right now 100 community dentists can give vaccines along with 200 Oregon Health & Science University dentistry school students and staff, but those with local dental societies hope to see that number increase greatly.