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Infection Prevention and Control

WEBInfection prevention and control (IPAC) is a critically important part of safe patient care. In recent years, concerns about the possible spread of blood-borne diseases, and the …

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Immunizations Essential Part of Infection Prevention and Control …

WEBImmunizations substantially reduce the number of oral health care workers (OHCWs) susceptible to infectious diseases, as well as the potential for disease …

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Prevention and management of percutaneous injuries

WEBBest practices to prevent percutaneous injuries include the following: Always use extreme caution when passing sharps during four-handed dentistry. Needles should remain …

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Medical History Recordkeeping

WEBThis information should be collected systematically, recording the patient’s present state of health and any serious illnesses, conditions or adverse reactions in the past that might …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe College’s Covid-19 guidance is rescinded, but dentists are subject to some continuing responsibilities based on The College’s IPAC Standard of Practice as well as public …

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Children and consent to treatment

WEBLearning Outcomes. Dentists must obtain consent from a patient before providing treatment in accordance with the HCCA. A parent or guardian can make treatment decisions on a …

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The ins and outs of tooth whitening procedures

WEBHealth Canada does not restrict the sale of tooth whitening agents but does require safety labelling for concentrations higher than 3 per cent hydrogen peroxide or …

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Drugs and Prescriptions

WEBThe Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 gives the ministry the authority to disclose information, including personal health information, relating to the prescribing and …

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The standards of practice in dentistry: what does that mean

WEBThe standard of care stems from the legal definition of negligence and is defined as the degree of care that a reasonable and prudent dentist would exercise …

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Patients with eating disorders: Challenges for the oral health …

WEBPatients with eating disorders often become very secretive in their contacts with any health care professional because of the self-denial, shame and guilt associated with the illness. …

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X-ray safety requirements for all Ontario dentists

WEBAll dental x-ray machines must be registered by the owner and new installations must be approved by the X-ray Inspection Service (XRIS). Plan approval …

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AHA 2021 Statement on Prevention of Infective Endocarditis

WEBJune 16, 2021. The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued an update to its 2007 guideline entitled Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis: A …

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Canadian Dental Care Plan

WEBThe Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) brings transformative change to the oral health care landscape. The College will continue to play an important role to support dentists …

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Mandatory Reporting

WEBMandatory Reporting. Mandatory reporting legally requires a dentist to provide information about themselves, another dentist or another regulated health professional to the …

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Qualifications to operate dental radiographic equipment in Ontario

WEBFor dental assistants/staff trained in Ontario: Any of the following items are acceptable as proof of qualifications: A diploma, certificate or transcript confirming …

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Regulation change

WEBJuly 6, 2022 The Ministry of Health (MOH) has made a regulatory amendment to the Healing Arts and Radiation Protection Act (HARPA) to modernize the shielding …

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Health Profession Corporations

WEBA certificate of authorization cannot be obtained for federally incorporated corporations. The rules governing health profession corporations are provincial and set out under the …

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