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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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Information on Antibiotic Prophylaxis

WebRoutine antibiotic prophylaxis is not indicated for dental patients with total joint replacements, nor for patients with orthopedic pins, plates and screws. Patients should …

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Standards, Guidelines and Advisories

WebThe Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario’s Standards of Practice, Guidelines, Practice Advisories and Best Practices articulate the legal, professional and ethical …

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Disclosure of adverse events

WebTimely and complete disclosure of adverse events is an ethical obligation for all health professionals, including dentists. The RCDSO has consistently advised its members of …

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Cannabis and dental health: what dentists should know

WebFor your staff and yourself. Dentists, like all regulated health care professionals, have a duty to understand the implications of all relevant medicinals, including cannabis, prescription …

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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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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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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 10 …

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Periodontal Screening and Recording: Use it, but don’t abuse

WebPSR is designed as an efficient screening system to detect periodontal disease, determine if a comprehensive periodontal examination and charting is indicated, …

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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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Dental management of patients with recent MI and/or …

WebA medical consultation is also advisable to determine the optimal timing for dental care. Following a myocardial infarction or in order to manage stable or unstable …

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Understanding appropriate patient boundaries

WebAs society has become less formal in general, it is often challenging for the health care practitioner to recognize when the lines between appropriate patient-dentist …

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Publicly Funded Oral Health Programs

WebThe Interim Canada Dental Benefit provide s financial support to families making under $90,000 annually to access dental care for children under the age of 12 while the …

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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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Informed Consent

WebCanadian law recognizes the fundamental right of every mentally capable person to accept or refuse health care regardless of the risks or benefits.

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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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