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NBC Bay Area Investigation finds some dental offices reopening even though serious infection dangers may persist. 

After nearly two months of shuttered offices or emergency-only work, California and Sacramento dentists are reopening this week to more patients.

New guidelines have been put in place to allow dentists to safely treat patients who have been forced to delay needed care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Personal Protective Equipment' or PPE is already a part of a dentist’s wardrobe with the mask, the gloves, and eye protection. As dentists start to treat more patients at their practices, the CDC is asking dentists to add another layer of protection.   

As California begins stage 2 of its reopening strategy, many business owners are preparing to open up their doors. One group still waiting on guidance are dentists.