Dental providers as vaccinators

The Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) has determined that the administration of all vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, is within the scope of practice for: 

• Licensed Dentists 

• Registered Dental Hygienists with a current local anesthesia permit (permit L) and when under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist 

All vaccines administered in Massachusetts must be reported to the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS). Providers must register with the MIIS and complete the onboarding process to report immunization data prior to beginning vaccination programs.  

Register to Become a Vaccinator & Order Vaccines:  

• Register to become a vaccinator with the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)  

It is mandated by law that all providers who administer immunizations in Massachusetts report the immunization data to the MIIS. If you are a provider site that administers immunizations that is not yet reporting immunization data to the MIIS, please contact the MIIS Help Desk immediately at miishelpdesk@mass.gov

MA vaccine information for healthcare and public health professionals

• Vaccine Storage & Handling | CDC
• Vaccine Administration  | CDC

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): 

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |  CDC
  • HPV Vaccine Information Statement
  • HPV Vaccine Schedule Child-Adolescent
  • Massachusetts Coalition for HPV-Related Cancer Awareness: 
    • HPV Dental Toolkit: https://www.teammaureen.org/about/materials/ 
  • ADA Background information and training: 
    • Preventing HPV Cancers in Action Part 1: The Critical Role of the Dentist
    • Preventing HPV Cancers in Action Part 2: Dentists as Vaccinators 
    • Preventing HPV Cancers in Action Part 3: 'Building Blocs' — Medical-Dental Collaboration Models and More

Influenza (Flu): 

• Influenza (Flu) | CDC
  • CDC Vaccine Information Statement:  
    • Live, Intranasal Influenza VIS
    • Inactivated Influenza VIS
• MA Influenza information for healthcare and public health professionals
• COVID-19  
• Immunization Courses: You Call the Shots | CDC 
• MA Vaccine Administration and Clinical Guidance

Ethics of Vaccination, American Dental Association