Dentists

• Dentists, teachers disappointed they won’t be prioritized for vaccine in B.C.

  B.C. rolled out its vaccination plan on Friday, revealing that after the most vulnerable groups have been immunized, shots will be given out according to age.

  Health

  Jan 24
• Canadian dentists push for clarity about vaccine priority: ‘We’re doctors too’

  'Everybody else's patients are in masks. Ours aren't,' one dentist said of the risk of the job amid the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jan 24
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• Dentists, pharmacists in Nova Scotia ready to aid with COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  Nova Scotia health and emergency crews are ready to step up and help with the COVID-19 vaccination program when called upon.

  Canada

  Jan 6
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• Ontario dental association calls for early access to COVID-19 vaccine for dentists, staff

  The Ontario Dental Association says dentists are in direct risk of contracting COVID-19 and should be on the priority list of health-care professionals to be vaccinated early.

  Health

  Jan 6
• Coronavirus: Ontario dental hygienists raise health concerns about safety standards

  Many dental office employees who've contacted Global News said they're terrified to go back to work and expressed caution for patients making bookings.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
• Calgary patients quick to get appointments as province moves to expand dental care amid COVID-19

  As of May 4, dentists in Alberta will be able to provide urgent dental care in addition to emergent care.

  Health

  May 5, 2020
• Manitoba dental practices to begin reopening amid coronavirus pandemic, but not without anxiety

  Manitoba dentists are allowed to open their practices on Monday, but they're not doing so without some anxiety.

  Health

  May 1, 2020
• Dentists and chiropractors set to be some of first professions to return from COVID-19 lockdown

  An easing of restrictions will only be possible if the province sees no more outbreaks and a big reduction in new, test-positive cases of COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2020
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• N.S. emergency dental clinics following strict guidelines during coronavirus pandemic

  The province has allowed a number of emergency dental clinics to open up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2020
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• Reports of Alberta dentists performing non-emergency services ‘alarming’: registrar

  Non-emergency dental treatments were suspended by the association on March 17.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2020