COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Following a period of careful review and in response to the provincial shutdown, the College’s COVID-19: Managing Infection Risks during In-Person Dental Care document has been updated. Continue to follow advice contained in this revised version.

Infection Prevention and Control

Infection prevention and control in dentistry is vital for safe patient care. The College recommends that all members carefully consider the new PHO checklists and how they may be applied in their practices.

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Standards, Guidelines and Advisories

The College has established standards of practice on several topics by publishing standards, guidelines, practice advisories and other documents. They all contain practice parameters and standards to be considered by Ontario dentists in the care of their patients.

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Practice Advisory

The College offers a professional Practice Advisory Service for both dentists and the public. Dedicated staff will assist dentists with practice-related questions involving clinical, regulatory, and ethical issues.

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Quality Assurance Program

All dentists general dentists and specialists must participate in our Quality Assurance program and obtain at least 90 continuing education points in a three-year cycle.

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Advertising Guidelines

The College created a practice advisory on professional advertising to assist dentists in understanding the legal and professional responsibilities regarding any advertising related to a dental practice.

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Mandatory Reporting

Dentists must provide information about another regulated health professional or patient to relevant regulators or other authorities. It is your responsibility.

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Sexual Abuse

The patient-dentist relationship is based on trust. Sexual abuse by a dentist violates that trust and is never acceptable.

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Sedation and Anesthesia

The revised Standard of Practice on the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia in Dental Practice sets enhanced requirements and higher standards throughout. .

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Dental CT Scanners

All dentists who want to prescribe, order and take dental CT scans must register with the College and complete a theoretical and practical training program. You must register with the College and obtain a facility permit.

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