The president of the Yukon Dental Association says he is pleased at the way the matter was handled when a person who visited the Elias Dental clinic in Whitehorse tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
They have since recovered at home. Tracing was done and it was determined, there was no ongoing risk to the community nor any future risk associated with Elias Dental.
The Yukons medical health officer closed down personal care businesses including dental clinics in mid-march shortly after the incident
Dr.Colin Nash made the comments after reminding Yukoners dentists are still available to treat people if they are experiencing severe pain.
He says severe cavities and broken teeth also qualify as a medical emergency.

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