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Urgent Health Alert: Dental Patients May Face Infection Risk

3/8/2025

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Hamilton Public Health Services has issued a serious alert for patients of Dentistry at Fennell & Ottawa, revealing potential exposure to improperly sterilized instruments between July 25, 2019, and February 20, 2025. Those affected are urged to seek testing for hepatitis B, C, and HIV. Thankfully, the clinic has since rectified its practices and now adheres to safety standards.

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Hamilton Public Health Services has issued a serious alert for patients of Dentistry at Fennell & Ottawa, revealing potential exposure to improperly sterilized instruments between July 25, 2019, and February 20, 2025. Those affected are urged to seek testing for hepatitis B, C, and HIV. Thankfully, the clinic has since rectified its practices and now adheres to safety standards.