NYS Dentists Can Reopen With New Guidelines

Some dentists have only been open on an emergency basis since the New York State PAUSE order in March, but some good news came on Sunday.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced all dentists can reopen practices statewide, starting Monday, June 1st.

“The reduction in New York’s new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, invitations, and other metrics represent tremendous progress from where we were,” Cuomo said. “We have gone through hell and back, we are on the other side and it’s a lesson for all of us, and we need to stay vigilant as we reopen different parts of the state so that we don’t backslide.”

According to the New York State Dental Association, these are some of the safety guidelines that will be in place at the dentist office:

• Patients will wait in their car until their appointment is ready.
• Screening questions, along with a temperature check.
• All patients must wear a mask unless getting dental procedure done.
• Hand Sanitizing station at the entrance.
• Chairs to be spaced six feet apart.

To read the full list of safety guidelines, visit the New York State Dental Association website.

You can also visit New York State Department of Health to read further safety guideline instructions for your dentist visit.