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Vaccine Confidence Toolkit
This toolkit was created to help dentists and the dental team understand currently available information about the COVID-19 vaccine, its distribution landscape and the process for vaccine administration as a licensed dentist. Additionally, this toolkit provides best practices and resources for dentist employers who have questions about the vaccine and their staff.
5 Reasons It Is Important for Adults to Get Vaccinated
Encourage vaccination with this flyer from the CDC.
COVID-19 Vaccine Training Requirements
Dentists are now required to complete one CDC-hosted training course instead of the previously required four courses. Find out where to access these free, online training modules.
Flu Information for Health Professionals
Key information for health care professionals on vaccination and prevention of the flu.
In-Office Vaccine Administration Resources
Below are resources and start-up guides developed to help vaccine providers begin ordering and administering vaccines to patients.
Regulations and Orders Related to COVID-19 Vaccination for DHCW
At-a-glance review of current COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Dental practices must comply with the more stringent requirement applicable to them. Current as of January 14, 2022.
Regulations on Dentists Initiating and Administering Vaccines
A dentist who prescribes and administers any vaccine must follow requirements for training, continuing education, notifications, reporting and documentation established in Section 1066 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
Vaccine Promotion: Resources for dental teams
Resources to educate patients and the public about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and to offer vaccination for influenza and COVID–19. Included are flyers, talking points to address vaccine hesitancy, social media posts and sample language for promoting in-office vaccinations.