Some dentists in 35 states reported a zero-day supply of surgical gowns as of Feb. 18, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
When asked, "How many days' worth of gowns does your practice have at this time?" some respondents in these states said "zero."
Percentage of dentists reporting a zero-day gown supply:
Alabama: 3.3 percent
Arkansas*: 12.5
Arizona: 2.5
California: 0.4
Colorado: 6.3
Connecticut: 2.9
Florida: 1.6
Georgia: 6.1
Idaho*: 25.0
Illinois: 7.0
Indiana: 1.6
Kansas: 9.7
Kentucky: 13.6
Michigan: 9.6
Minnesota: 3.3
Missouri: 16.3
Montana*: 10
North Carolina: 1.4
Nebraska*: 5.9
New Hampshire*: 5.3
New Jersey: 1.2
New Mexico*: 10.5
New York: 3.5
Ohio: 9.0
Oklahoma*: 12.5
Pennsylvania: 4.1
South Carolina*: 5.0
South Dakota*: 25
Tennessee*: 7.1
Texas: 8.5
Utah*: 15.4
Virginia: 7.5
Washington: 3.2
Wisconsin: 3.3
West Virginia*: 12.5
*State had fewer than 30 responses.