It took 12 weeks but dentist offices are now open.
While you can now book an appointment with your dentist for a cleaning or any other treatment, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) wants you to know what you can expect from your dentist during this ongoing pandemic.
When it comes to being a patient, the President of the ODA, Dr. Lesli Hapak says that they are asking people to communicate with the dentist office if they test positive post-appointment.
Dentists have always followed strict infection prevention protocols but there are some new rules in place to ensure the protection of patients, dentists, and their dental teams.
Dr. Hapak says that one of the concerns is that they have is the availability of personal protective equipment.
She says that everyone should expect to wait a little as well.
Your dentist will let you know about their new procedures before your next appointment.
For more information on new COVID-19 screening and answers to frequently asked questions, go to www.ODA.ca.
