Investigation launched into Manitoban’s death after medical emergency at dental appointment

The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) said it is investigating a critical incident where a young woman from the Morden-Winkler area died following a dental appointment.

The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) said it will investigate a critical incident where a young woman from the Morden-Winkler area died following a dental appointment.

The association said in a news release Monday, a medical emergency developed during the woman’s appointment at a general practice dental office on Nov. 27. Emergency responders took her to the local hospital where she later died.

According to the organization, information is still being gathered and processed following the critical incident. MDA President Daron Baxter told CTV News Winnipeg the association is unable to comment on what led to the incident.

“I want to make sure we send our deepest sympathies because this is not something that is taken lightly,” Baxter said.

MDA said an investigative process will be launched to gather facts surrounding the incident.

“It’s a rare event when we’re looking at the provision of dental care, but we are committed to gathering the information needed so we can fully understand what happened.”

At this point, Baxter said they do not have all the information at this point.