News Release: November 25, 2019
Patients of Alforat Dental advised of potential risk for hepatitis and HIV
Mississauga, ON. (November 25, 2019) – The Region of Peel Public Health is advising anyone who received dental services at Alforat Dental Center between February 2014 and September 19, 2019 to be tested, as a precaution, for bloodborne infections.
After receiving a complaint, Peel Public Health inspected Alforat Dental Center at 2395 Cawthra Rd., Unit 1 in Mississauga and identified concerns with the cleaning, sterilization and storage of dental equipment. The clinic was temporarily closed on September 20. It reopened on October 7, 2019 once the clinic demonstrated compliance with provincial infection prevention and control standards.
Although the risk of infection is considered low, patients are advised to talk to their doctor about getting tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
"The investigation identified several improper processes where we could not confirm the sterility of the dental equipment used at the clinic,” said Dr. Jessica Hopkins, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel. “As a precaution, we recommend that all clinic patients speak to their doctor about getting tested to rule out bloodborne infections."
Current and previous patients of Alforat Dental Center are advised to download this lab requisition (PDF) for blood work and bring it to their doctor or walk-in clinic. Additional information is available in the Q&A document and at peelregion.ca/dental-alert.
Media Contacts
Lesley HudsonCommunication Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4478
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
