Sydney Dentist Alert May 13: Bloodborne Virus Testing Urged | Meyka
NSW Health alerts patients of retired Sydney dentist Dr. William Tam to test for HIV, hepatitis B, and C due to poor infection control practices.
meyka.comHere’s the latest I can verify right now: multiple outlets in May 2026 reported that NSW Health issued a public health alert urging thousands of former patients of Sydney dentist Dr. William Tam to undergo testing for bloodborne viruses (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV) following an April 2026 dental council audit that raised concerns about infection control and record-keeping at his Strathfield clinic. The retirement of Dr. Tam shortly after the audit is also noted in several reports. For example, Australian outlets and international summaries cited NSW Health warnings and the Dental Council’s findings about sterilization practices and patient records, with authorities estimating that thousands of patients could be affected due to incomplete contact information. Additional coverage described the public health response and recommended that former patients consult their general practitioner or health services for testing and guidance.[1][3][4][5][6]
If you’d like, I can:
- Compile a concise timeline of events with dates and key statements from the cited sources.
- Summarize the public health guidance those reports describe (who should get tested, which tests, and recommended actions).
- Locate and provide links to the most authoritative official statements from NSW Health and the Dental Council for precise wording.
Would you like me to pull those official statements or draft a brief summary with a timeline? Please note: I can’t confirm any details beyond what reputable sources have published in these reports. If you have a particular region or a specific aspect you want emphasized (e.g., the testing protocol, risk assessment, or patient outreach efforts), tell me and I’ll tailor the summary.