COVID-19 Update: A Note on RCDSO Guidance
Senior RCDSO staff spoke with representatives of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario this morning, June 10, 2020. The conversation was congenial and productive. … more
Reopening Guidelines
The Rift Over COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
As many shuttered dental clinics are preparing to reopen, a rift is growing in the industry over proper protocols to keep patients and staff safe … more
COVID-19: College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) Guidance on Returning to Dental Hygiene Practice
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to dental hygienists who are planning for the return to practice. This document outlines the conditions … more
CDC Guidance for Dental Settings Echoes ADA Guidance
The American Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the release of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s recently updated Guidance for Dental Settings, noting … more
COVID-19: Amended Guidance on Managing Infection Risks During In-Person Dental Care
The Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a new Directive #2 on May 26. As a result, dentists are now permitted to provide in-person care for all deferred, … more
Dentistry in the COVID Era: How to Stay Safe and Stay in Practice
The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the ways in which society operates as a whole. For the time being, large public gatherings are prohibited … more
COVID-19 Update for CDHA Members
Return to Work Guidance A comprehensive downloadable Return to Work Handbook, including questions to ask your employer, is now available for CDHA members. This handbook … more
COVID-19: Managing Infection Risks During In-Person Dental Care
The RCDSO’s new guidance, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care, is now available on the College’s website. The guidance was developed by the RCDSO based … more
Yukon Dentists Look for Guidance to Resume More Services
Yukon’s dentists say they don’t have much to smile about these days — the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a bite out of their business, and … more
B.C. Dentists Concerned Over Lack of Reopening Guidelines
Stefan Picard has spent tens of thousands of dollars on safety measures for his dental practice, including plastic curtains to keep his patients safe, and … more