Dentists now charging more for PPE?

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22. Dentists aren't even allowed to take non-emergency patients in Maine still

It is ridiculous considering how few cases of COVID-19 Maine has and practically all other states have allowed dentists to resume with their regular appointments. Gov. Janet Mills is strictly adhering to the CDC recommendations that have not changed since March. The dentists in Maine are clamoring to open up shop again. Many of the dentists have purchased the necessary safety equipment, but they still aren't allowed to open up. I think this response is short-sided because we can't just indefinitely delay dental work. I don't like how COVID-19 is the only thing anyone cares about anymore. People are suffering with other medical conditions that have been going untreated these past few months. Maybe it is getting a little better in that I believe the regular doctor appointments and non-emergency procedures can now resume, but dentists are excluded. I'm sure the doctors have huge back log now. Also, the hospitals around here have been laying people off. The governor ordered that they do nothing but emergency and COVID-19 procedures and as a result they've had very little business because we have hardly any COVID-19 cases.

This topic is actually front page news today at the Portland Press Herald.
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/11/maine-dentists-criticize-mills-administration-for-not-reopening-routine-dental-care/