Dental offices in Utah can immediately reopen, Gov. Gary Herbert announced April 22, according to the Cache Valley Daily.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he was relaxing restrictions on certain surgeries and procedures in the state, but some dentists are struggling to interpret what care is allowed under the order, according to KXAN-TV.

Some dental professionals are voicing concern over Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts' reopening plan, which will allow dentists, optometrists and elective surgeries to return May 4, according to KETV.

Dentists are asking government officials for COVID-19 tests before reopening, according to The Hill.

As parts of the U.S. move to gradually reopen, the California Dental Association outlined how dentists will resume patient care and what changes will be needed to provide such care.

CMS shared recommendations on restarting essential healthcare services for areas with low or stable levels of COVID-19.

The American Dental Association released interim personal protective equipment guidelines as some states consider reopening, though the ADA still recommends that dentists provide only emergency care until at least April 30.

David Baker, DDS, of Implant and Periodontal Clinic in Bellingham, Wash., has patients undergo a COVID-19 test before they are treated for emergency care, according to the Bellingham Herald.

A South Carolina dentist said some dentists are still performing routine work and that he is worried a lack of mandated action could create a public health issue, according to WPDE.

Alisa Kauffman, DMD, has been handing out free masks for weeks, ABC 7 reports.

A Las Vegas dentist took to Instagram to remind patients what constitutes a dental emergency and to avoid unnecessary emergency room trips amid the pandemic, NBC affiliate KSNV reported.

The California Department of Public Health issued guidelines to dentists April 7 on how to provide emergency care to patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 or show symptoms.

A Kansas dentist helped a patient fix his own filling using email and video amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to NBC affiliate KSNT.

The American Dental Association released interim guidelines for dentists to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission before, during and after emergency dental treatments.

Dentists in California can register to assist with the state's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the California Dental Association.

The Pennsylvania Health Department adjusted its dental restrictions after facing backlash from dentists claiming the March 22 order prevented even emergency procedures, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The American Dental Association has created a webpage of resources and guidance for dentists amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a "dire time" for public health and the dental profession, the California Dental Association had to return 1 million face masks given by the state to protect dentists, according to a March 25 letter written by CDA President Richard Nagy, DDS.

Dentists in Southern California are anticipating devastating financial blows due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The OC Register.

The American Dental Association sent a letter March 24 to the CDC asking officials to release guidance on best practices for protecting dental staff and patients from COVID-19 transmission during emergency and urgent care treatment.