Date for Re-Opening of Dental Offices to Routine Care Postponed Indefinitely as per Governor's Executive Order
In a COVID-19 Advisory dated March 21, 2020
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Since the “indefinite cancellation or postponement” mandated in the Executive Order has not been relaxed and based upon a continuing need to limit containment of the virus, pending further direction from the Governor, dental offices should not “re-open” on April 20 but should continue to remain available to render emergency care.