The new rules, issued March 26, allow patients experiencing an emergency to undergo a phone evaluation with a dentist and come in for treatment if necessary.
The initial order required dentists to conduct emergency procedures in negative-pressure rooms and wear personal protective equipment, including N95 respirators. Under the March 26 rule, dentists still must wear a respirator mask, but don’t need to work in a negative-pressure room.
Routine cleanings and non-emergency procedures in Pennsylvania are still prohibited under CDC guidelines.
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