Not completely. According to an Administrative Order dated May 18, 2020 issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, dentists can perform medically necessary or therapeutic services in an office but should “postpone any elective surgery or procedure for asymptomatic patients if, in the health care professional’s judgment, a postponement will be unlikely to result in an adverse outcome.” In other words, any procedure can be performed if, in the treating dentist’s professional judgment, a postponement will likely result in an adverse outcome. Unless otherwise obvious, it is urged that the reason for the decision be documented in the patient record. As long as reasonable judgment is exercised in making a treatment decision, there is no cause to be concerned about State Board of Dentistry action.