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Dentists are uniquely positioned to discuss vaccination programs with their patients. The goal of this project was to assess the readiness of dentists in the state of Indiana in being able to administer vaccines.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nMethods<\/jats:title>\nAn 18-question online survey was sent to licensed dentists in the state of Indiana. Mantel-Haenszel chi-square tests, followed by multivariable analyses using ordinal logistic regression were conducted to assess providers\u2019 comfort levels and willingness to administer vaccines in both children and adults, by provider characteristics (practice type, location, and years in practice).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nResults<\/jats:title>\nA total of 569 completed surveys were included for data analyses. Most dentists (58%) responded positively when asked if they would consider offering vaccinations in their office, if allowed by state legislation. In general, dentists working in academic settings and federally qualified health centers were more agreeable to offering vaccination in their practice. The level of agreement with \u201cDentists should be allowed to administer HPV, Influenza, Hep A and COVID 19 vaccines\u201d for both children and adults decreased with increased years of practice. 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