04/30/2020
With yesterday’s announcement of the phased re-opening of the province, many of you likely heard that dental offices are included in Phase 1 of the plan, starting as of May 4.
While this is great news because it means we are one step closer to being able to see our patients’ lovely faces, it is only one small step of many. As dentists we are regulated by the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA). We are waiting for guidelines from the MDA in order to be able to ensure a safe return to work for our patients and our team members.
We also need to ensure we have sufficient and appropriate personal protective equipment in order to safely treat patients. This will likely be a limiting factor in our ability to see patients, as there is still a massive shortage of PPE (not just in Manitoba but globally).
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate new regulations and protocols. We will not be able to simply return to “business as usual” as of May 4, but we will be working hard to figure out how we can best adjust to this new normal. We unfortunately will still not be able to schedule routine dental care at this time.
In the meantime, I will remain available for emergency treatment for my patients. You can call the office at 204-339-4202 ext. 1 and leave a message, you can email me at [email protected] or you can send a private message via Facebook.
-Dr. Tracy Martinez