New Jersey dentists have been open during the pandemic for non-emergencies since the end of May, but individuals in the profession worry too many residents are putting off routine dental care in an attempt to limit their exposure to the coronavirus. And as vaccinations get distributed throughout the Garden State, and more people start feeling comfortable in a doctor's chair, there's additional concern the dentist's offices will see a wave of appointments and problems they won't be able to handle in a timely manner. "There's a percentage of patients that are sitting on the sidelines, they're not coming in," said Mitchell Weiner, a general dentist in South Brunswick and president of the New Jersey Dental Association. "We're always concerned in the dental profession about people who put off routine care — that was way before coronavirus; coronavirus has only exacerbated that situation."