Note: This is an evolving situation and may not be an exhaustive list.
Alabama: Nonemergency dental procedures resumed April 30.
Alaska: Dental surgeries resumed May 4, but patients must test negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours of their procedure to be eligible.
Arizona: Dental surgeries restarted May 1, contingent on the implementation of certain safety measures.
Colorado: Elective dental procedures resumed April 26, but must cease if there is a local spike in COVID-19 cases.
Idaho: Gov. Brad Little allowed dental offices to reopen May 1.
Indiana: Elective dental procedures resumed April 26.
Iowa: Dentists can return to work May 8.
Kentucky: Gov. Andy Bashear allowed dentists to resume nonemergency procedures April 27.
Louisiana: Dental offices resumed operations April 27 only “to treat an emergency medical condition, to avoid further harms from an underlying condition or disease and for time-sensitive conditions.”
Maryland: Dentists can restart elective surgery May 7.
Minnesota: Dental offices can resume elective surgery May 11.
Nebraska: Dental practices reopened May 4.
Nevada: Dental offices reopened for procedures May 4, with strict safety guidelines in place.
North Dakota: Dentists returned to work May 1.
Ohio: Dental offices reopened May 1.
Oklahoma: Restrictions on dental practices ended April 30.
Oregon: Nonemergency dental procedures restarted May 1, dependent on certain infection control requirements.
Tennessee: Dental offices reopened May 6.
Texas: Elective dental procedures resumed May 1.
Utah: Dental practices reopened May 1, contingent on the implementation of certain infection control measures.
Virginia: Nonemergency dental procedures resumed May 1.
West Virginia: Gov. Jim Justice allowed dental practices to reopen April 30.
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