Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns
Posted on: Jul 13, 2026 23:11 IST | Posted by: Cbc
Grand Erie Public wellness (GEPH) in southern Ontario is reminding former patients of Dr. Saint george Chan Dentistry to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
The clinic, at 353 St. Paul Ave, was shut down Nov. 3.
Patients of Ontario dental clinic speak out after hepatitis, HIV tests urged due to sterilization lapses
According to GEPH, the investigation found 15 lapses in the disinfection and sterilization of reusable instruments at Chan’s clinic.
In mid-March, patients began receiving letters from GEPH that were dated Feb. 26, 2026. According to the IPAC report, the patient recall was initiated in March.
GEPH says on its website that no cases of blood-borne infection have been confirmed to be linked to the dental clinic.
The renewed call for testing said the overall risk of infection remains low, but screening is an important part of the ongoing investigation.
"Our priority is to protect the health and well-being of our community through a careful, thorough investigation. We are asking former patients to take this precautionary step not only for their own health awareness, but to help us gather the information needed to guide any further public health recommendations," says a statement from Jason Malenfant, GEPH’s medical officer of health, on the health unit’s website.
Patients from shuttered Brantford dental clinic asked to test for hepatitis B, C and HIV
The reminder, issued on July 7, is the first public call for testing that GEPH has issued.
According to a letter patients received that was signed by Malenfant, patients “may have been exposed to dental instruments that were improperly sterilized. Instruments that are not sterilized correctly and are used during dental care can potentially spread infections, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and, less frequently, HIV.”
Another letter, which was enclosed with the patient letter, is addressed to health-care providers to outline the recommended testing.
People who were at the Chan clinic during the four-year period noted by the GEPH are encouraged to visit their primary-care providers or a walk-in clinic to discuss testing. A GEPH testing requisition form is required.
For those who don’t have a primary-care provider, GEPH says, patients can access care at the Primary Care Access Clinic at 226-388-4725 or by booking an appointment with the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic.
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