Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 328.57
Scope of Profession in Pandemic, Disaster, Emergency – Vaccinations
Effective May 28, 2021Laws 2021, SB 408, c. 566, § 15, emerg. eff. May 28, 2021.
- A. Upon the declaration by governmental officials of a health pandemic or a state or federal disaster or emergency, dentists and dental hygienists and dental assistants working under the supervision of a dentist or physician, acting in good faith, shall be considered to be acting within the scope of their profession when providing all needed care during such a declared local, state or national emergency, and shall be allowed to perform services requested of them.
- B. Dentists are authorized to administer vaccinations. All dentists shall comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or State Department of Health documentation if required.
- C. Dental hygienists are authorized to administer vaccinations while working under the general supervision of a physician as defined by subsection C of Section 725.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Laws 2021, SB 408, c. 566, § 15, emerg. eff. May 28, 2021.