‘No Social Distancing in Dentistry’: How Care Has Changed During Coronavirus

Like many Canadians, Natalie Archer has been adjusting to her new life in the time of coronavirus.

For someone who has spent years sitting side-by-side with patients, whether to clean someone’s teeth or yank them out, new distancing protocols amid the pandemic have been particularly difficult.

“I think dentists, in general, feel helpless and frustrated,” Archer said.

“We are health professionals too. We’re extremely educated. We’re willing to help but, in a lot of ways, our hands are tied right now.”

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