Despite the lifting of public health restrictions in Manitoba, patients will still have to mask up when visiting a dental facility.
The Manitoba Dental Association issued a release clarifying that as part of the announcement of health restrictions being lifted, health care settings, including dental offices, will continue to require mask-wearing.
MDA acknowledges that the province is moving towards a post-pandemic Manitoba. Throughout the pandemic, dental offices in Manitoba have introduced infection control systems to keep Manitobans safe.
MDA also said because of the delta variant, and not everyone being vaccinated, the association feels strongly they should follow Shared Health guidelines and hopes things will change when there's more proof and a definite indication that they can lessen the guidance. The measures will help reduce the risk of a fourth wave and ensure timely access to dental care.
