These days, it takes much longer for Dr. Majed Bakdach and assistant, Zoe St-Georges, to get ready for a patient. They must wear a mask, face shield and a protective gown — all of which need to be changed or disinfected between each client. “Having to change and wear different kinds of masks, different kinds of protection makes our jobs more difficult,” said Bakdach.
South West One Dental Clinic, in Pointe-Claire, has been open for emergency services during the coronavirus pandemic, but as of June 1, it will reopen for non-essential dental treatments.
All dental clinics are expected to follow a long list of guidelines, provided by the provincial government, which is proving to be a difficult task. “I think they should have given us more