Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

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Grand Erie Public Health is reminding former patients of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. According to files from GEPH obtained by CBC News through a freedom-of-information request, 884 patients were sent letters advising them to get screening.

Chan resigned in July, the dental college says.

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