To help maintain a respectful and professional online presence, dentists should avoid posting: ❌Content that could be perceived as unprofessional, unethical or offensive ❌Disparaging remarks about individuals or specific groups 🔗 Visit our webpage for guidance: ow.ly/tpuZ50XinpS #dentists #RCDSO

Join us for RCDSO Connect! Dentists play a critical role in identifying and addressing gender-based violence and intimate partner violence. This session will explore how trauma-informed care and oral health equity intersect. 🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 29 🕖 7–8 p.m. EDT 🔗 Register: ow.ly/Cf9w50XhLbi

Health Canada has corrected a system error affecting income calculations for some CDCP applicants. Approximately 1% of members have either been found to be ineligible for the CDCP or have been assessed at an incorrect co-payment level. Read Health Canada’s statement: ow.ly/2JcH50XgukJ

🦠 National Infection Control Week is here! Let’s take a moment to recognize the vital role infection prevention and control (IPAC) plays in dental practices. Explore our IPAC standard, public health guidelines, FAQs, and practical resources: ow.ly/m7XJ50XfPAc

🍂 The College will close early at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 10, and remain closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll reopen with regular office hours on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, mail delivery to the RCDSO may be delayed. We offer alternative ways to connect: ✅ Submit complaints online ✅ Email/courier time-sensitive documents ✅ Drop off materials in person ✅ Wall certificates will be sent via courier More details: ow.ly/uhPY50X8Ljt

Join us tomorrow for RCDSO Connect! Our next session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Category 1 webinar will introduce the College’s Foundations of Professionalism document and explore how its core principles apply in everyday practice. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/kGYJ50X84hJ

📰The latest edition of our newsletter is packed with updates: 🔶 Supporting the Reconciliation journey 🤖 New guidance on AI 📄 Release of the Foundations of Professionalism document ➡️ PLP divestment news 📢 Updates from NIHB Check your inbox or click here to read it: ow.ly/M4IE50X6gY8 #RCDSO #AI

The NIHB regional dental fees have been updated and are available in the NIHB Regional Dental Benefit Grids. Additionally, dental providers now have 365 calendar days to submit claims, up from the previous 30-day window. Learn more: ow.ly/FEaG50WEUIH #RCDSO #NIHB #SSNA #AccessToCare #dentists

The College will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 1, and all day on Monday, August 4, for the Civic Holiday. We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, August 5, at 8:30 a.m. We wish you and your loved ones a relaxing long weekend! #RCDSO

📢New & Updated CDCP Resources for Oral Health Professionals Stay informed with the latest information on preauthorization, privacy protection, and coordination of benefits. 📄Participation, coordination of benefits and preauthorization: ow.ly/zfFi50WwU3W 🔐 Privacy protection: ow.ly/10BQ50WwU3U

Share your feedback on the following resources: 📄Draft Standard of Practice: Managing Conflicts and Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship 📑Resources for the draft Standard 🤝Resource on building and maintaining dentist-patient relationships 👉 Take the survey: ow.ly/yazG50WuZwT #RCDSO #dentists

The Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Health have issued key materials: 📝Memo: Current outbreak status, immunization strategies and more. ❔ FAQs: Guidance on identifying, managing & reporting suspected measles cases, & protecting staff and patients. 🔗https://ow.ly/VK6450WgPzK

As National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. Honouring Indigenous history and truth means committing to learning, listening, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation. 1/2

Watch the Council meeting live on YouTube tomorrow! 🗓️ Thursday, June 19 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Access the meeting materials and the livestream link here: www.rcdso.org/about-rcdso/... #RCDSO

We are reviewing our Dental CT Scanners Standard of Practice and we need input from Ontario dentists! We’re looking to better understand dentist's experiences using CT and CBCT technology in practice, including any challenges or barriers encountered. 👉 Start here: www.rcdso.org/public-consu...

The recording from our June 11 RCDSO Connect webinar on communication best practices in dental care is now available on our YouTube channel! Ontario dentists can earn 1 Category 3 CE point for watching: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypDd... #RCDSO #dentists #OntarioDentists #dentistes

🌈🎉 Happy Pride Month! We're committed to inclusive, patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Learn more about our CE sponsor, Rainbow Health Ontario, that helps healthcare providers enhance their clinical and cultural competency in caring for 2SLGBTQI+ patients: ow.ly/9eL450W5LQt.

Dentists must screen for measles symptoms and follow the College's IPAC standard for managing febrile respiratory, rash, and eye infections. 🔗Read the following article for additional guidance: ow.ly/bQaP50W3I0L 🔗Access the IPAC standard and related resources: ow.ly/33bb50W3I0J

📅 Mark Your Calendar: RCDSO Connect is back! Join us for a fireside chat about communication best practices in dental care on June 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 🔗 Spots are limited – Register now to secure your virtual seat and receive your CE certificate: rcdso-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Time to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage! If you are currently covered, you will need to renew your coverage each year to confirm that you continue to meet eligibility requirements. Submit your renewal application before June 1 to avoid a gap in coverage. Info: ow.ly/xegt50VX6hq

📅 Only 10 days left to share your input! 💭 We’re seeking your feedback on two College’s draft documents: 1️⃣ Foundations of Professionalism 2️⃣Ai in Dentistry Public consultations close May 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). 🔗 Learn more and share your feedback here: ow.ly/Xrug50VVSRc #RCDSO

The College closes at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and all day on Monday, May 19, for Victoria Day. We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, May 20, at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy your long weekend!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting on May 8 and 9! It was a rewarding experience connecting with dentists and dental students. We truly appreciated the great conversations and energy! See you at the 2026 ODA ASM!

We’re excited to be back at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9! Come visit us at booth 2205 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Staff from many areas of the College will be there to answer your questions and connect with you. See you there!

The RCDSO is responsible for posting a list of individuals who are prohibited from practising dentistry or holding themselves out to practise dentistry: ow.ly/lTpa50VKVFW. Before hiring or seeing a dentist, please check RCDSO’s public register to ensure they are licenced to practise in Ontario.

🎉Happy National Volunteer Week! Your skills can change lives. Volunteer with non-profit organizations to: ✅Improve access to oral health care ✅Give back to communities in need Learn more about volunteering opportunities and how you can earn CE points through our partnerships: ow.ly/QUeS50VK4wm

Candida auris is a newly designated Disease of Public Health Significance. Dentists must report confirmed cases of C.auris to the local Public Health Unit. Read the following article to learn more about symptoms, risks and prevention: www.rcdso.org/standards-gu... #RCDSO #Candida

The College will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, and all day on Friday, April 18. We will resume our regular office hours on Monday, April 21 at 8:30 a.m. We wish you and your loved ones a great long weekend!

Happy Passover! Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful celebration. Chag Sameach! . Joyeuse Pâque juive ! Nous souhaitons à tous une célébration paisible et joyeuse. Chag Sameach !

Some patients may come to a dentist’s office with firm ideas about the treatment they want, and others may decline recommendations for personal reasons. As a dentist, balancing patient autonomy with your professional responsibility is key. Learn more: www.rcdso.org/standards-gu...

April is Oral Health Month! 🦷✨ Here are some simple habits that go a long way: ✅ Brush twice a day ✅ Floss daily to keep gums healthy ✅ Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups ✅ Schedule regular cleanings with your dental hygienist ✅ Make water your go-to drink ✅ Eat nutritious foods #RCDSO

📣 Dentists requesting a CT facility inspection must complete the new CT facility inspection request form. This form: ✅ replaces the process of requesting an inspection via email. ✅ ensures required documents are prepared before submitting the request. More details: ow.ly/z2uk50VwXpf #RCDSO

Did you miss the latest RCDSO Connect webinar? The recording is now available on our YouTube channel, and Ontario dentists can earn a Category 3 CE point by watching it: ow.ly/nt2F50VuKcj. #RCDSO #OntarioDentists #Dentists

Join us at RCDSO Connect tonight (April 2) at 7 p.m. on Zoom! This session will focus on updates to the Standards of Practice on Consent to Treatment and Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse. ✉️ Check your inbox to secure your spot! Didn’t receive an email? Contact [email protected].

Help shape the future of dental practice in Ontario! The College is seeking your input on the following draft documents: 1️⃣Foundations of Professionalism 2️⃣AI in Dentistry Public consultations are open until May 30, 2025. Learn more: www.rcdso.org/public-consu.... #RCDSO #Dentists #OntarioDentists

🎉 The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health is now recognized as an approved sponsor for continuing education courses! This milestone enhances access to high-quality education and strengthens our efforts toward a more equitable dental care landscape. Info: www.rcdso.org/standards-gu...

The Canadian Dental Care Plan expands! Starting in May 2025, all remaining eligible adults aged 18 to 64 will be able to apply for coverage, with benefits beginning as early as June 1. Already enrolled in the CDCP? Renew by June 1 to avoid losing coverage on June 30! Learn more: ow.ly/Tkxt50VnImO

Discrimination in health care creates barriers to access and impacts health outcomes. Breaking down these barriers helps patients receive safe and respectful care. Whether communicating with patients or interacting with staff in your practice, discrimination has no place in health care.

⏺️Watch our Council meeting live on YouTube! Join us on Thursday, March 27, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for important updates and discussions shaping the future of dentistry. 📰 Read the Council meeting materials: ow.ly/auN150VlT0u 🎥 Watch the meeting live on YouTube: ow.ly/faL850VlT0w

Happy World Oral Health Day! This year’s theme, “A Happy Mouth…A Happy Mind”, highlights the strong connection between oral health, mental health and quality of life. To all oral health professionals: thank you! Your commitment to prevention and education is essential to patients’ well-being.

🦠 With growing concerns about the possible spread of blood-borne diseases and highly contagious illnesses, dentists must be proactive in establishing, evaluating, updating and monitoring their IPAC protocols. Learn more about the IPAC standard and explore additional resources: ow.ly/80iZ50Vf1lu.

Watch the recording of our RCDSO Connect webinar and earn a Category 3 CE point! Thank you to Dr. Peter C. Fritz for his discussion on the growing role of AI in dentistry, and its impact on clinical decision-making, patient communication and practice management: ow.ly/VUuV50VcVCR

🎉 Happy National Dentist’s Day! 🦷✨ Today, we recognize the dedication and expertise of dentists who work tirelessly to provide safe, ethical and high-quality care. To all the dentists making a difference every day—THANK YOU! 👏

On World Oral Health Day (March 20th), Accreditation Canada will host a webinar on Patient Safety and Quality of Care in Oral Health. Visit Accreditation Canada’s website to learn more about the webinar and register: ow.ly/N1Mj50VbgrX.

📢 We still have spots available for our March 4th RCDSO Connect webinar on AI! ⏰Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 9 a.m. 📅Webinar: March 4, 2025 ⌚Time: 7 p.m. 💻Where: Online (Zoom) Check your inbox; you should have received an email with a link to register. Questions: [email protected].

Ramadan Mubarak! We wish everyone a peaceful holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer. . Ramadan Mubarak! Nous vous souhaitons un mois sacré de jeûne, d'introspection et de prière paisible.

⚠️Ontario is currently facing a measles outbreak with a significant rise in cases. Dentists are urged to remain vigilant for signs and symptoms of measles. Read the following notice for more information on screening and reporting: ow.ly/aerW50V8txz.

Dentists must use materials, instruments and equipment that have been authorized for sale by Health Canada to ensure patient safety. Read RCDSO’s article to learn more about licensure and the approval process for medical devices, drugs and health products: ow.ly/XavH50V3LBX

The College will be closed from Friday, February 14, at 12 p.m. to Monday, February 17. We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, February 18, at 8:30 a.m. We wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day and a relaxing Family Day!