Is the virus responsible for the clinical condition known as COVID19 resulting in the pandemic we are all experiencing. As you will all be aware 3 vaccines against this virus have now been approved for use in the UK and as front line health care workers dentists and their teams are eligible for vaccination in the first wave. For this purpose the team includes anybody who has a patient-facing role so dentists, dental nurses, hygienist/therapists, Orthodontic therapists and reception / administrative staff who deal with patients when they come into your practice should all be included in this program. This program is open to all front-line healthcare workers irrespective of whether or not they have an NHS commitment.