A state mandate in Alaska allows dentists to resume elective procedures only if patients test negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours of treatment, NPR and PBS affiliate Alaska Public Media reports.
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One Georgia dentist detailed financial challenges and difficulty obtaining personal protective equipment as her practice reopens, WTOC reports.
Dental hygienists may be most vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 of all non-hospital healthcare workers, according to research cited by CBS Los Angeles.
Melville, N.Y.-based Henry Schein launched a recovery program May 4 to help U.S. dentists prepare for reopening, reconnect with patients and access different financial services.
Michigan dentists can only treat emergencies, and the Michigan Dental Association is asking for clarification about what constitutes an emergency and for more protective equipment, according to CBS and CW affiliate WWMT.
Ohio dental offices are allowed to reopen May 1, though one dental hygienist is urging nonemergency patients not to visit, citing a lack of personal protective equipment and safety concerns, according to radio station WOSU.
A Massachusetts dentist has developed a platform to match emergency dental patients with available dentists, radio station WBUR reports.
Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group intends to use hundreds of dental offices that are currently closed as COVID-19 testing sites, according to an April 29 news release.
Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub has filed a complaint for patent infringement against New York City-based Candid, alleging the teledentistry company copied their model, according to an April 29 news release.
These 12 states have allowed dental practices to reopen and resume elective surgeries.