11 March 2021

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New FDI World Dental Federation global survey: two-thirds of countries are not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Author: Tommaso Albonetti

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Fifty-seven member national dental associations worldwide revealed that nearly two-thirds of countries had not granted permission to dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part of national rollouts. In Europe, countries where dentists are not permitted to administer the vaccine, include Switzerland, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Slovakia, and Russia.

“Oral health is a fundamental component of overall health and well-being, and oral healthcare is an essential public service. Efforts should be made to enable dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines when possible within national legislation and regulations, and with minimal disruption to oral healthcare services.” Dr. Gerhard Konrad Seeberger, president of FDI World Dental Federation.

Of the 57 survey responses, the countries who have granted authorization to the profession to administer vaccines include Cambodia, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Nigeria, Serbia, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom. Significantly, some of these countries include those where dentists have not previously been allowed to administer vaccines, or at least the influenza vaccine.

For further information:
Michael Kessler - FDI Media Relations
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Email: michael.kessler@intoon-media.com

Full press release and survey at: https://www.ada.org.au/Dental-Professionals/Policies/Dental-Practice/6-11-Dental-Amalgam-Waste-Management/ADAPolicies_6-11_DentalAmalgamWasteManagement_V1.aspx

Source: https://www.fdiworlddental.org/