CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a new executive order put forward by Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday, dentists are now invited to assist in COVID-19 vaccination efforts across North Carolina.
“Many dentists across our state are ready and willing to help do their part in addressing this pandemic,” said Dr. Zachary Brian, director of the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC), a program of the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI). “Getting the vaccine to as many people, as quickly and safely as possible, is something dentists are uniquely positioned to do.”
Gov. Cooper’s executive order allows for a broad range of health care professionals to assist in getting out the coronavirus vaccine in order to speed up efforts.
“Our state can benefit from having every trained, qualified health professional working together to help meet the challenges of efficiently, effectively vaccinating North Carolinians,” said Ben Popkin, FHLI’s political strategist.
American Dental Association officials say North Carolina joins more than 20 states allowing dentists to join the COVID-19 vaccination workforce.
“The North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative is pleased to have worked with Governor Cooper’s office to help finalize this executive order,” said Brian. “We appreciate the efforts they and others took to make this happen.”
Click here to learn more about Governor Cooper’s executive order.
