COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
The RCDSO’s amended guidance, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care, assists dentists in preparing their offices and understanding how to safely provide in-person care. Following the most recent direction from government and the Chief Medical Officer of Health, dentists can now provide in-person care for all deferred, non-essential, and elective services, in addition to emergency and urgent care.
Infection Prevention and Control
Standards, Guidelines and Advisories
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.
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.
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.
Mandatory Reporting
Dentists must provide information about another regulated health professional or patient to relevant regulators or other authorities. It is your responsibility.
Sexual Abuse
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. .
Dental CT Scanners
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COVID-19 Update: New Directive from CMOH
The Chief Medical Officer of Health has advised the College that Directive #2 has been amended.