**Update – March 18, 2020**
Healthcare workers, including dentists, are at the highest risk during the COVID-19 crisis due to the possibility of aerosol spray during treatment. With little government support and the ongoing shortage of personal protective equipment, dentists across the country have taken the extreme step of ceasing regular treatment and are focused on emergency dental services only. By focusing on patients who are in trauma and pain, dental professionals are helping to relieve the immense pressure that is currently being placed on emergency rooms. To ensure our patients in-need do not go without treatment, we have designated specific centres to handle emergencies, and further reduce the risk of cross-contamination. If you require urgent dental care relating to pain or infection, contact your local clinic immediately.