COVID-19 UPDATE: STAY-AT-HOME ORDER LIFTED Patients & General Public. As the regulatory college for dentists, we address concerns about their conduct and practise. We investigate complaints received about a dentist, whether from the public, co-workers, or other health care professionals. Find A Dentist. COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Resources for Patients. Frequently Asked

Questions.

RCDSO MEMBERSFIND A DENTISTDISPATCH NEWSRUNNING YOUR PRACTICE 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

FIND A DENTIST

Find a Dentist in Ontario. Search for a dentist in Ontario. You can learn about their professional conduct and registration history, any discipline results, and qualifications and academic information. Learn more about what's available on the RCDSO Register . Search for a COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) The RCDSO’s guidance, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care, assist dentists in preparing their offices to safely provide in-person care.We've also prepared a list of FAQs on COVID-19.The College continues to monitor and update this guidance as necessary, including in response to additional guidance or announcements from the Provincial Government and changing rates CONTINUING EDUCATION AND THE E-PORTFOLIO Re-Start of the Quality Assurance Program. In March 2020, the College suspended the Quality Assurance Program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the selection of members for review of their e-Portfolio and the Practice Enhancement Tool (PET) was suspended and all current CE cycles for all dentists were extended by one year. DENTISTS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE Below is a list of dentists who have been the subject of a Discipline Committee decision since June 4, 2003. You can obtain details about decisions made prior to June 4, 2003 by contacting the College directly.. We believe that these decisions demonstrate the College’s

commitment to

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL Infection 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 impact of emerging, highly contagious respiratory and other illnesses have grown. INFORMATION ON MEDICAL EMERGENCIES There are six basic drugs that must be included in the emergency kit of every dental office: oxygen, epinephrine, nitroglycerin, diphenhydramine, salbutamol inhalation aerosol and ASA (non-enteric coated). The emergency drugs must have current dates and be stored in a readily identifiable and organized fashion (e.g. labelled trays or

bags).

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Fees & Charges. Dentists have a legal and ethical obligation to obtain their patients’ informed consent prior to the start of treatment. This means discussing the proposed treatment and sharing risks and other information before the patient agrees to proceed. These

discussions also

INFORMATION ON ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS In 2007, the American Heart Association published a revised guideline for the prevention of infective endocarditis. This guideline concludes that antibiotic prophylaxis is reasonable only for those patients who have cardiac conditions that put them at highest risk for adverse outcome from infective endocarditis and who therefore derive the greatest benefit from its prevention. COVID-19 UPDATE: STAY-AT-HOME ORDER LIFTED Patients & General Public. As the regulatory college for dentists, we address concerns about their conduct and practise. We investigate complaints received about a dentist, whether from the public, co-workers, or other health care professionals. Find A Dentist. COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Resources for Patients. Frequently Asked

Questions.

RCDSO MEMBERSFIND A DENTISTDISPATCH NEWSRUNNING YOUR PRACTICE 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

FIND A DENTIST

Find a Dentist in Ontario. Search for a dentist in Ontario. You can learn about their professional conduct and registration history, any discipline results, and qualifications and academic information. Learn more about what's available on the RCDSO Register . Search for a COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) The RCDSO’s guidance, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care, assist dentists in preparing their offices to safely provide in-person care.We've also prepared a list of FAQs on COVID-19.The College continues to monitor and update this guidance as necessary, including in response to additional guidance or announcements from the Provincial Government and changing rates CONTINUING EDUCATION AND THE E-PORTFOLIO Re-Start of the Quality Assurance Program. In March 2020, the College suspended the Quality Assurance Program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the selection of members for review of their e-Portfolio and the Practice Enhancement Tool (PET) was suspended and all current CE cycles for all dentists were extended by one year. DENTISTS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE Below is a list of dentists who have been the subject of a Discipline Committee decision since June 4, 2003. You can obtain details about decisions made prior to June 4, 2003 by contacting the College directly.. We believe that these decisions demonstrate the College’s

commitment to

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL Infection 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 impact of emerging, highly contagious respiratory and other illnesses have grown. INFORMATION ON MEDICAL EMERGENCIES There are six basic drugs that must be included in the emergency kit of every dental office: oxygen, epinephrine, nitroglycerin, diphenhydramine, salbutamol inhalation aerosol and ASA (non-enteric coated). The emergency drugs must have current dates and be stored in a readily identifiable and organized fashion (e.g. labelled trays or

bags).

FEES & CHARGES

Fees & Charges. Dentists have a legal and ethical obligation to obtain their patients’ informed consent prior to the start of treatment. This means discussing the proposed treatment and sharing risks and other information before the patient agrees to proceed. These

discussions also

INFORMATION ON ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS In 2007, the American Heart Association published a revised guideline for the prevention of infective endocarditis. This guideline concludes that antibiotic prophylaxis is reasonable only for those patients who have cardiac conditions that put them at highest risk for adverse outcome from infective endocarditis and who therefore derive the greatest benefit from its prevention. COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) The RCDSO’s guidance, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care, assist dentists in preparing their offices to safely provide in-person care.We've also prepared a list of FAQs on COVID-19.The College continues to monitor and update this guidance as necessary, including in response to additional guidance or announcements from the Provincial Government and changing rates PATIENTS & GENERAL PUBLIC COVID-19 Information for Patients. Dentists in Ontario are currently permitted to provide in-person care for all deferred, non-essential, and elective services, in addition to emergency and urgent care.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our recruitment and selection process is being conducted remotely. Please contact careers@rcdso.org if you have questions.. Thank you for your interest; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Registrar Daniel Faulkner 416-934-5615 1-800-565-4591 dfaulkner@rcdso.org; Assistant Registrar Andréa Foti 416-934-5605 1-800-565-4591 afoti@rcdso.org; Director of Communications Kevin Marsh 416-934-4330 1-800-565-4591 kmarsh@rcdso.org; Director of Finance & Operations Jeffrey Gullberg 416-934-5621 1-800-565-4591 jgullberg@rcdso.org; Director, Quality Assurance PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT TOOL Re-Start of the Quality Assurance Program. In March 2020, the College suspended the Quality Assurance Program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the selection of members for review of their e-Portfolio and the Practice Enhancement Tool (PET) was suspended and all current CE cycles for all dentists were extended by one year. GENERAL LICENCE/CERTIFICATE General Licence. To apply for a general certificate of registration (licence) you must submit a completed and notarized application form. Apply online here. Your application form is only valid for three months once it is signed and notarized. Complete instructions, including lists of required supporting documentation, can be found on

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INFORMATION ON MEDICAL EMERGENCIES There are six basic drugs that must be included in the emergency kit of every dental office: oxygen, epinephrine, nitroglycerin, diphenhydramine, salbutamol inhalation aerosol and ASA (non-enteric coated). The emergency drugs must have current dates and be stored in a readily identifiable and organized fashion (e.g. labelled trays or

bags).

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE Standards of Practice. The College develops, establishes and maintains programs and standards of practice to ensure the quality of the practice of dentistry in Ontario. Standard of care is defined as the degree of care that a reasonable and prudent dentist would exercise

under the same or

INFORMATION ON DENTAL RECORDKEEPING Dentists are legally required to keep dental records. Clinical and financial patient records, as well as radiographs, consultant reports, and drug and lab prescriptions must be maintained for at least ten years after the date of the last entry in the patient’s record. In the case of a minor, these records must be kept for at least ten years

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Before You File a Complaint. You have a few options. Most people simply complete the online form. If you prefer, you may submit a complaint in writing, by email, surface mail or fax, or by audio or

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