What’s New
Interprofessional Collaboration
College welcomes other regulators to special education sessions on sexual abuse.
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Call for Volunteers: Non-Council Committee Appointments
Are you interested in getting involved with the College?
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Revisions to Wording of AHA Guidelines for the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis
Since the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis were published in April 2007, the AHA writing group has made several minor adjustments in wording. These changes are now reflected in the online version of the Medical History Recordkeeping Guide.
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With A Common Voice
At this time of transition as dental professionals work together to put into practise the new amendments to the Dental Hygiene Act, there may be some uncertainty regarding the rights and roles of each professional. Our four organizations – College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association and Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario – would like to speak with one voice and clarify our common position on two ongoing matters that have raised some questions:
1) the nature of the employee/employer relationship, and
2) responsibility for patient/client records.
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Malpractice Claims
New Online Incident Reporting System
New AHA/ADA Guidelines on Use of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis
The American Dental Association released on April 19 new guidelines about the use of certain antibiotics shortly before dental treatment that significantly change the current advice.
last modified on 5/14/08