new oral hygiene policy for continuing care in alberta · spring 2018 1 message from the registrar...
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1 Message from the Registrar
3 You’ve Been Asking
6 Front and Centre: New Oral Hygiene Policy for Continuing Care in Alberta
8 Volunteerism
12 CRDHA ACC Event: Mind, Mouth & Body Connections
14 Continuing Competence
New Oral Hygiene Policy for Continuing Care in AlbertaAlberta now has an oral hygiene policy for continuing care that came into effect January 15, 2018. Turn to page 6 to learn more about this important development.
CRDHA Council Directory
The College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA) invites submissions of original research, discussion papers and statements of opinion relevant to the dental hygiene profession for its official newsletter, InTouch. Submissions are subject to editorial approval and may be formatted and/or edited without notice. Contributions to InTouch do not necessarily represent the views of the CRDHA, its staff or Council, nor can the CRDHA guarantee the authenticity or accuracy of reported research. As well, the CRDHA does not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, truthfulness or appropriateness of information regarding products, services, manufacturers or suppliers contained in advertisements within or associated with the newsletter. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall the CRDHA be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use, or neglect, of information contained in articles and/or advertisements within this publication.
Allison Boone, RDH
PresidentCalgary, [email protected]
Denise Kokaram, RDH
Vice PresidentCalgary, [email protected]
Anne Bello, Public Member
Edmonton, [email protected]
Rocell Gercio-Chad, RDH
Calgary, [email protected]
Nadia Kobagi, RDH
Beaumont, [email protected]
Wendy Male, RDH
St. Albert, [email protected]
INTOUCH SPRING 2018
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Reminders & Announcements
Louise Mosier, Public Member
Wetaskiwn, [email protected]
Abhaya Prasad, Public Member
Edmonton, [email protected]
Laurie Smith, RDH
Calgary, [email protected]
Salima Thawer, RDH
Edmonton, [email protected]
Jacqueline VanMalsen, RDH
Red Deer, [email protected]
Geraldine (Gerry) Cool, RDH
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, Alberta DirectorCarseland, [email protected]
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April 7-13, 2018: National Dental Hygienists Week™; watch for details at www.cdha.ca/ndhw
April 24, 2018: University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Alumni Chapter Continuing Education Seminar, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Edmonton, AB
April 26-28, 2018: CRDHA hosts its Annual Continuing Competence Event, “Mind, Mouth & Body Connections” at Coast Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre in Calgary, AB. Online registration closes midnight April 22, 2018. Onsite registration will be accepted only if space is available.
May 24-27, 2018: Jasper Dental Congress 2018, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
The College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA) exists so that Albertans will receive safe, high quality
dental hygiene care from a continually advancing dental hygiene profession.
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Message from the Registrar
It has been my pleasure to join the CRDHA in February as the CEO and Registrar. These first three weeks working for the College and the profession have been both enlightening and rewarding. I have begun to participate in some of the many integrated health profession groups that the CRDHA is represented in and I have attended Council’s annual planning days and first quarter Council meeting. This experience was helpful in understanding the direction the College is taking and how Council guides the College.
In addition to the eight elected regulated member Councillors, Council has three positions to be held by public members appointed by the Government of Alberta. There was one vacant public member position and in January 2018, Anne Bello was appointed to that position for a three-year term.
The three-year terms for the two sitting public member Councillors, Jack Belkin and Joshua Jackman, had expired and, in accordance with the Health Professions Act, they continued to hold office after expiry of their terms until a successor was appointed. Their successors have now been appointed. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of Alberta dental hygienists, the CRDHA, CRDHA Council, and the Alberta public, to express sincere thanks to Jack Belkin and Joshua Jackman for their diligent and committed service as public members of Council. We wish them much success in their future endeavours.
In February, 2018, Abhaya Prasad and
Louise Mosier were appointed to succeed Joshua and Jack. Please join me in welcoming Anne, Abhaya and Louise to Council. To learn a little bit about the special skills and experience they bring to Council, please see their short biographies following this article.
The CRDHA has an annual planning cycle with Council setting the ends, or outcomes, it expects the College to produce. Council delegates the achievement of those outcomes to the Registrar. Under direction of the Registrar, the College staff determines what priority areas of work will be undertaken to achieve the ends for the coming years. In making the strategic decisions for the College we consider what is happening in the landscape related to dental hygiene in Alberta as well as in other jurisdictions; this information is gathered from a variety of sources including research, standards documents, and what we hear from the public, government, other oral health professions, as well as from CRDHA members. I look forward to applying my experience to serve the CRDHA including in areas such as government relations, public relations, and practice competency in health professions.
These are exciting times for the dental hygiene profession and I look forward to raising the profile of this profession while it continues to offer the highest quality of dental hygiene care to all Albertans. I’m looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible in the coming weeks through various events, including the CRDHA’s Annual Continuing Competence Event in April.
Kelly Sloan, B.Ed, M.Ed.
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this, I moved to the Clinical Quality Metrics Department with Alberta Health Services to develop reliable metrics within primary care, acute care, and continuing care. Most recently, I held a position with Covenant Health as a Team Lead for Continuing Care Analytics. In my spare time, I enjoy an active lifestyle, including playing hockey, volleyball, and tennis.
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Council Updates –Introducing the Council Public Members
Louise MosierHaving had spent 37 years in health care before retiring has helped me accumulate a vast array of knowledge to help me serve the public and The College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta wisely. I was a Registered Cardiology Technologist and a Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant. During the last 10 years before retiring, I was the supervisor of Specimen Procurement and the ECG Department at the Wetaskiwin Health Centre where I also served on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee for five years. I represented the Lab Assistants on the NAIT Medical Laboratory Assistant Training Committee Program and the Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technologists Council for four years. Upon retiring I served six years on the Alberta College of Optometrists Council as a Public Member and am very passionate about providing public safety in healthcare while allowing the regulated colleges to practise to their full potential. On a side note I live in rural Alberta, have been married over 40 years, have two grown sons, and the highlight of my life so far was the honour to carry the Olympic Torch twice: for the Calgary Games and the Vancouver Games. I am looking forward to serving on Council and to meet all of the members of your profession.
Anne BelloAnne Bello is a registered Social Worker in Alberta with over 15 years’ experience working with youth, adults and seniors with mental health challenges in different capacities in community, hospital, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. She is a strong advocate for enhancing clients’ quality of life, protecting clients’ rights and autonomy, and promoting
public awareness on mental health. She received her bachelor degree in Social Work (Honours) with a minor in Political Science from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, and proceeded to obtain a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration on Gerontology from the same university. She is currently a doctorate student in Public Health from Walden University at Baltimore, Maryland studying Health Services - Public Health Policy.
Anne currently teaches Social Work courses at NorQuest College in the Faculty of Health and Community Studies. With a strong passion for learning and teaching, her research interest involves looking at the associations of key social resources such as health care and education with the mental health/health of a diverse Canadian population. It is her hope that this work will be a part of enabling health care policy and regulation decisions that are formed less by the mere ebb and flow of political tides and more by what is truly known about the human condition.”
Anne has previous experience as a Public Member on boards in Ontario and states she is; “Excited to be on the Council of the CRDHA as a Public Member, and able to support the good cause of the College in achieving their optimal goals.”
Abhaya PrasadMy name is Abhaya Prasad and I am a born and raised Edmontonian. I completed my Masters in Epidemiology from the University of Alberta where my research interests included injury prevention, assessing the variability of concussion practice guidelines, and chronic conditions among seniors. My career path next took me to a position with the Ministry of Health that involved using data to develop directional health policy for continuing care. Following
If you are thinking of making the jump to independent practitioner or looking to take your existing independent practice to the next level, the Independent Practice Mixer taking place early Saturday morning at the ACC Event may be just what you are looking for.
See page 12 for more details!
Independent Dental Hygiene PracticeIf you are a CRDHA member who is considering setting up an independent dental hygiene practice, please contact one of the CRDHA practice advisors to receive a series of emails with important information related to independent practice.
Resources, including a timeline which can be used in the initial phases of planning and opening, are available on the CRDHA website.
If you are opening, or have already opened, an independent dental hygiene practice be sure to register it with the CRDHA to comply with CRDHA Bylaw 11.3.
Visit the CRDHA website to access the independent dental hygiene practice resources and registration form.
www.crdha.ca/the-profession/independent-practice.aspx
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CRDHA Practice Advisor
You’ve Been Asking
Marthe Benoit
We have received several inquiries of late regarding WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) amendments and the transition from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015.
WHMIS is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labelling of containers, the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and worker education and training programs.
Transitioning from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015On February 11, 2015 the federal WHMIS legislation was amended to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling for Chemicals (GHS). Alberta amended their Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, Part 29 to be consistent with the federal legislation. All suppliers must provide information in compliance with WHMIS 2015 by June 2018. During the transition period, suppliers of “hazardous products” will be allowed to comply with either the old system (WHMIS 1988) or the new WHMIS 2015.
Your ResponsibilityAnyone who works with WHMIS regulated products must participate in education and training sessions and follow the safe work procedures established by their employer. For more information visit: www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/whmis_ghs/general.html
Your Employer’s ResponsibilityIn Alberta, workplace health and safety legislation is governed by the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Regulation and Code. Part 29 of the OHS Code addresses WHMIS training requirements. An employer must ensure that a worker who works with a WHMIS regulated product or performs work involving the manufacture of a WHMIS regulated product receives WHMIS training. For more information visit: http://work.alberta.ca/documents/WHS-PUB_ch008.pdf
E-CoursesIf you wish to participate in a commercially developed course, the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, in partnership with the Hazardous Material Bureau of Health Canada, has developed an e-course to provide worker education on the new WHMIS system. This course can be taken by dental health workers, has a nominal registration fee, and is eligible for continuing competence credits. For more information visit: www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/whmis_workers/
Misleading Information about Workplace TrainingAlberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour (JSTL) has received reports and complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of WHMIS workplace safety training. When contacted, employers may be given the impression that the caller is someone who represents the government and that the commercial provider’s training course is required and/or endorsed by JSTL.
You should be aware that JSTL is not affiliated with commercial training providers. There is no requirement for an employer to use a commercial training provider or materials created by a commercial company to conduct WHMIS training.
For more information visit: https://work.alberta.ca/documents/WHS-PUB-AL035.pdf
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Notice of Cancellation of Conditional Registration and Practice Permit
The conditional registration and practice permit of the following individuals have been cancelled for failure to meet the conditions imposed under Section 30(2) of the Health Professions Act.
Guillot, Lori Lydia Sara ..........................................Quebec, QCHall, Kimpy Nicole ...............................................Raymond, ABTala, Samiha Olivia ............................................ Edmonton, AB
Notice of Cancellation of Non-Regulated Membership
In accordance with section 8.8.1 of the CRDHA Bylaws, the following individuals have been cancelled from the non-regulated member register for failure to submit an application for renewal of membership. As a non-regulated member, these individuals were not authorized to practice dental hygiene in the Province of Alberta.
Bevans, Cathy Marie ...............................................Vernon, BCBouchard, Marie-Michèle .....................Fort Saskatchewan, ABComrie, Sherri Lee ....................................... Spruce Grove, ABDean, Karen Elizabeth ............................................ Victoria, BCDhaliwal, Inderjit Kaur ............................................ Calgary, ABDouglas, Kristi J. .....................................Red Deer County, ABHeathcote, Kelly Rae ........................................... Kelowna, BCHeinzelman, Wendy Ingeborg ..................... Prince George, BCJivraj, Damisha ................................................ Edmonton, ABLam, Darren .......................................................... Calgary, ABLuco, Erin Christel .............................................Squamish, BCLuikham, Melody Anne .........................................Edinburg, TXMultani, Navjeet Kaur ............................................ Calgary, ABSnow, Kayla Ann ............................................... Edmonton, ABSperling, Katherine E. ....................................... Edmonton, ABSukardi, Sue .......................................................... Calgary, ABTole, Dana Marie ...........................................Medicine Hat, ABVincent, Wendy Joanna ...................................Moose Jaw, SKWaltar, Magdalena Anna .........................................Vernon, BCWilkins, Joanne B. ...............................Fort Saskatchewan, ABZuczek, Jessica Loretta ......................................... Calgary, ABZuczek, Monica ..................................................... Calgary, AB
Notice of Cancellation of Registration and Practice Permit on Request
In accordance with section 43(5) of the Health Professions Act the registration and practice permits of the following individuals have been cancelled at their own request. These individuals are no longer authorized to practice dental hygiene in the Province of Alberta.
Allen, Stacy Anne Marie ................................... Ladysmith, BCAndre, Lyla Rae ...................................................... Calgary, ABBorges, Noushin .......................................... Georgetown, ONBouchard, Sara .................................................Burlington, ONClarke, Alix Kelinda ................................................ Calgary, ABCurlew, Nikki Denise....................................... Peace River, ABDomski, Melanie Andrea ....................................... Calgary, ABDouglas, Allison ..................................................... Halifax, NSDuke, Cathy J. ....................................................... Calgary, ABDunn, Courtney Ryan ..........................Fort Saskatchewan, ABDunn, Leslie H. ...................................................... Calgary, ABEdgington, Eunice ............................................ Edmonton, ABElliott, Stacey Sandra Ann ....................Fort Saskatchewan, ABFranco, Charlyn Stephanie .................................... Toronto, ONFromm, Bonnie ............................................ Picture Butte, ABGillis, Jennifer Lynn .................................................... Lazo, BCGrochala, Desirée ..............................................St. Albert, ABGroeneveld, Marley Lynn .................................. Edmonton, ABGuenther, Maryn Anne ..................................... Edmonton, ABHall, Mikyla Rae ..................................................... Calgary, ABHamilton, Adele Christine ........................................Edson, ABHarpe, Michelle Anne .................................. Spruce Grove, ABHo, Mayhay .......................................................St. Albert, ABJermey, Theresa Autumn ....................................... Calgary, ABJohnson, Angie Renae ........................................Raymond, ABJuchli, Josephine ...............................................St. Albert, ABKim, Olivia Yeong Ju .......................................... Edmonton, ABLeduc, Joni D. ............................................................Taber, ABLuettger, Cheryl Ann ......................................Maple Ridge, BCLukenchuk, Laura M. ............................................. Calgary, ABMahoney, Tami Lynn ............................................Didsbury, ABMartins, Lisa ........................................................ Toronto, ONMcNeil, Jordan Alura Mary .......................................Valley, NSMertol, Ferhat ..............................................Chestermere, ABMunro, Cheryl W. ....................................................Brooks, ABMunro, Emily ..................................................... Canmore, ABParikh, Siddharth ..............................................Three Hills, ABPatel, Tejas ............................................................ Calgary, ABPenny, Chelsea Erin ........................................ Port Alberni, BCPeters, Melissa Dawn ......................................... Ferintosh, ABPhillips, Crystal .......................................................Airdrie, AB
General Notice: Practicing in Alberta when registration is cancelled is unprofessional conduct under the Health Professions Act. Such conduct is subject to sanctions by the hearing tribunal. The Crown can also prosecute for breaches of the Act and impose fines for violation of the Act.
Pitcher, Lindsay Michelle ........................................ Denton, TXPittman, Candice Elizabeth ...................................... Leduc, ABRanjan, Peeyush ................................................... Weston, FLReil, Janice ......................................................Lethbridge, ABRioch, Katarina Patrice ...................................Lloydminster, ABRix, Jessica Elaine ................................................Orleans, ONRostek, Violet Faye ........................................... Edmonton, ABSargeant, Wendy Grace ....................................... Oshawa, ONSaulnier, Jeanne Louise .......................................... Halifax, NSSchabert, Linda .................................................. Westlock, ABSchwabenbauer, Carrie Lynne .......................... Edmonton, ABSeabrook, Ila F. .......................................... Sherwood Park, ABSidhu, Bhawan Dip ..................................................Surrey, BCSmith, Lori .................................................. Spruce Grove, ABStroh, Nicole Ruth ...........................................Beamsville, ONWalsh, Lori-Ann ........................................... Amhersburg, ONWarnez, Breanna ............................................... Red Deer, ABWhelan, Melanie F. ................................................ Calgary, ABWild, Rachelle Marie ................................................Airdrie, ABWillford, Allison Marie ................................... Fort St John, BC
Notice of Cancellation of Non-Regulated Membership on Request
In accordance with section 6.3 of the CRDHA Bylaws, the following individuals have been cancelled from the non-regulated member register at their own request. As a non-regulated member, these individuals were not authorized to practice dental hygiene in the Province of Alberta.
Bayne, Angela Tatiana ........................................... Penhold, ABBrandsma, Kathleen Joy .......................................Okotoks, ABCarter, Candice .................................................. Chipman, NBChin, Susan Shuling .......................................... Edmonton, ABDesautels, Cheryl Anne ..................................... Tulameen, BCFletcher, Brandy Michelle ...................................St. Albert, ABHarris, Jane M. ................................................. Edmonton, ABHubel, Jennifer .................................................. Lacombe, ABHudson, Dayna Christine .................................... Kingston, ONJedrusiak, Mariola T. ............................................... Calgary, ABMaclean, Jessica Emslie Jean ...............................Ottawa, ONMaestri-Starink, Patricia Daniela Isobel ............... Kelowna, BCMarshall, Lindsay Marie .................................... Edmonton, ABMcGuire, Amy-Lou Ruth ..............................Drayton Valley, ABMcKay, Jean L. ...................................................... Calgary, ABPizzacalla, Cheryl Lynn .......................................... Toronto, ONRieger, Laurrie ....................................................... Debolt, ABWilliamson, Catherine A. .....................Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Notice of Cancellation of Registration and Practice Permit
The registration and practice permits of the following individuals have been cancelled in accordance with section 43(1) of the Health Professions Act for failure to submit a complete application for a practice permit and default in payment of any applicable fees or assessments under the Act. These individuals are no longer authorized to practice dental hygiene in the Province of Alberta.
Ahmed, Shailla ......................................... Sherwood Park, ABAudet, Annike Danielle ..................................... Pembroke, ONCheung, Tammie Yee-Mon ..................................... Calgary, ABDery, Sarah Louise ............................................ Edmonton, ABElajami, Joumana Najie .......................................... Calgary, ABGilani, Ashifa ......................................................... Calgary, ABGilchrist, Leslie Susan ............................................ Calgary, ABHawke, Annalee Jean ...................................... Fort Steele, BCJeong, Ha Young .............................................. Edmonton, ABJohnson, Jordan Levi Doran .............................Lethbridge, ABKruger, Michelle ........................................ Fort McMurray, ABLalani, Fahreen ..................................................... Calgary, ABLalonde, Rachel Laura .................................................Tiny, ONMatthews, Sandi Jill .............................................. Golden, BCMcKenna, Tonya Lori ..........................................Baie Verte, NLSagal, Emily Brenda .........................................Moose Jaw, SKSingh, Lyndi Diane ................................................. Calgary, ABSpence, Mandi ................................................ Revelstoke, BCThomas, Cindy L. ............................................. Stony Plain, ABVirk, Pamela K. ....................................................... Calgary, ABWong, Sharon Pi Wah ....................................... Edmonton, AB
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After more than five years, numerous meetings and stakeholder consultations, a multitude of surveys, some heart-breaking set-backs and countless man-hours, Alberta now has an oral hygiene policy for continuing care that came into effect January 15, 2018. This policy is applicable to Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and contracted service providers.
The CRDHA asked Dr. Rafael Figueiredo, Provincial Dental Public Health Officer with Alberta Health Services, to provide some background on this new policy.
Oral Hygiene PolicyThe impact of oral health on general health is well established by scientific literature. Chronic diseases and most oral diseases share common risk factors. Poor oral health amongst older adults has been particularly evident in high levels of tooth loss, dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral precancerous conditions and cancer. The negative impact of poor oral conditions on the well-being and quality of life of older adults is a public health problem and should be considered by health authorities and policy makers. The World Health Organization recommends implementation of initiatives for improving the oral health of the elderly population.
In Canada, the prevalence of edentulism among adults has declined significantly, from 23.6% in 1970-72
to 6.4% in 2007-09. Tooth retention is improving because of better prevention and control of the oral diseases, more positive attitudes toward oral health, and more conservative dental treatment philosophies. Evidence shows that this trend on teeth retention will continue despite the aging of the population, consequently older adults need more dental care attention. The national data from the Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measure Survey 2007-2009 (CHMS)1 showed that the prevalence of dental caries is significant, including not only coronal caries but also root caries, which are characteristic of the older adult population. Although the data from CHMS excluded individuals residing in institutions, it is very likely that the oral health needs of this group of older adults will be higher.
Within this scenario, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Provincial Oral Health Office developed a training program, “Daily Mouth Care in Continuing Care” to increase the capacity of health care providers in Continuing Care facilities to support the daily oral hygiene and oral health of residents. This preventive program provides basic knowledge on oral health and information necessary to health care providers to support daily oral hygiene among the residents. The program, which is already implemented in many facilities, needed jurisdictive support for its sustainability. The AHS Oral Hygiene Policy2 was approved for Continuing
Care, effective January 15, 2018, which will provide the necessary support.
This policy is intended to support all Publicly Funded Continuing Care Operators to comply with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards within a publicly funded Continuing Care Designated Living Option.
The Oral Hygiene Policy also establishes: • standardized recommendations for
client oral assessment; • a framework for training health care
providers in oral hygiene; • roles and responsibilities of health
care providers in relation to care planning and care provision for clients’ oral hygiene needs; and
• documentation requirements for assessment, care planning, consultation or referral.
In Alberta, the current number of beds within residential care facilities is approximately 25,000: 14,745 beds in 175 long term care centres and 10, 287 beds in 199 supportive living centres. The continuing care system provides Albertans with access to health care to promote the maximum independence possible. This policy will strengthen the oral health preventive program already implemented incorporating oral health promotion and disease prevention based on the common risk factors approach. It translates knowledge into action towards the oral health of older adults.
Front and Centre: New Oral Hygiene Policy for Continuing Care in AlbertaRafael Figueiredo, DDS, MSC, FRCD(C)
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The CRDHA would like to bring the following to the attention of its members: Amendments to the Radiation Emitting Devices (Dental X-ray Equipment) Regulations.
On November 15, 2017, under the authority of the Radiation Emitting Devices Act (REDA), Health Canada published amended Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Schedule II, Part II - Dental X-ray Equipment) in the Canada Gazette, Part II: English - www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2017/2017-11-15/html/sor-dors228-eng.php
To view in pdf version: www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2017/2017-11-15/pdf/g2-15123.pdf#page=34
The amended regulations address modern dental X-ray technologies and align with the current standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), updated in 2012. These regulatory amendments strengthen Canada’s regulatory system by:
1) Setting out radiation safety requirements for new and modern dental X-ray equipment;
2) Addressing a broader scope of dental X-ray technologies; and,
3) Requiring manufacturers to provide more information to support optimized equipment use.
The amended regulations will come into force on May 15, 2018.
On that date, dental x-ray equipment sold, re-sold, leased or imported into Canada must comply with the new Regulations. The current Regulations will continue to apply to dental X-ray equipment that was manufactured before May 15, 2018. These amendments do not alter existing compliance mechanisms.
It is the responsibility of manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure all dental X-ray equipment imported and sold (including re-sale and lease) in Canada meets all the applicable Canadian legislation.
If you have questions, please email the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau of Health Canada at [email protected].
The CRDHA asked Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, Director of the Specialty Training Program in Dental Public Health and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, to comment on the significance of this achievement in policy development: “I think this is a great step in making sure that seniors living in long-term care receive the supports they need to maintain and/or improve their oral health. Keeping seniors free of oral pain allows them to eat, speak, and smile, keeps them healthier overall, and increases the likelihood of healthy aging. I applaud the leadership demonstrated by AHS for making this happen.”
The entire new Alberta oral hygiene policy document may be downloaded at: https://extranet.ahsnet.ca/teams/policydocuments/1/clp-prov-continuing-care-oral-hygiene-policy.pdf
References: 1 http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2010/
sc-hc/H34-221-2010-eng.pdf
2 https://extranet.ahsnet.ca/teams/policydocuments/1/clp-prov-continuing-care-oral-hygiene-policy.pdf
Notice to Dental Hygienists
Of particular note to Albertans is that compliance with this policy is required by all Alberta Health Services employees, members of the medical and midwifery staffs, Students, Volunteers, and other persons acting on behalf of Alberta Health Services (including contracted service providers as necessary) working in a Continuing Care Designated Living Option.
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Five Reasons You Should Consider VolunteeringDawn C. Carr, Ph.D, is an assistant professor at Florida State University and a social gerontologist whose research focuses on factors that facilitate healthy and active aging. In an online blog published by Psychology Today on March 12, 2014, she points out five compelling reasons you should consider making volunteering a part of your every day life:
Volunteers live longer and are healthierVolunteers are happier and healthier than non-volunteers. In fact, during later life, volunteering can be as beneficial to one’s health as exercising and eating well. Older people who volunteer remain physically functional longer, have more robust psychological well-being, and live longer. However, older people who volunteer are almost always people who volunteered earlier in life. Health and longevity gains from volunteering come from establishing meaningful volunteer roles before you retire and continuing to volunteer once you arrive in your post-retirement years.
[For a more comprehensive discussion on the benefits of volunteerism to health, especially for seniors, citing specific studies, see The Health Benefits of Volunteering: www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/07_0506_hbr.pdf]
VolunteerismIn honour of National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2018, now seemed an excellent time to celebrate Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers and give you pause to evaluate your own volunteer efforts.
Why we volunteer...Imagine Canada, a resource for the voluntary sector, produced a detailed report further to the 2010 Statistics Canada results published in Canadian Social Trends in 2012, examining the reasons Canadians choose to volunteer.
For some it provides an opportunity to:
• Give something back to an organization that has impacted on a person’s life, either directly or indirectly
• Make a difference to the lives of others• Help the environment• Help others less fortunate or without a voice• Feel valued and part of a team• Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle• Gain confidence and self-esteem
For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:
• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience• Developing existing skills and knowledge• Enhancing a CV• Improving one’s employment prospects• Gaining an accreditation• Using one’s professional skills and
knowledge to benefit others
For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:
• Meeting new people and making new friends• A chance to socialize• Getting to know the local community
Source Imagine Canada: http://sectorsource.ca/research-and- impact/volunteering-research
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Volunteering establishes strong relationshipsDespite all of the online connections that are available at our fingertips, people are lonelier now than ever before. Indeed, a 2010 AARP [a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers Americans over the age of 50 to choose how they live as they age] study reported that prevalence of loneliness is at an all time high, with about one in three adults age 45 or older categorized as lonely. Online connections, while useful for maintaining existing relationships, are not very helpful in establishing lasting, new ones. Working alongside people who feel as strongly as you do about supporting a particular cause creates a path to developing strong relationships with others. It isn’t just beneficial for making new friendships either. Volunteering alongside other members of your family strengthens family bonds based in “doing” your values. And these benefits have a ripple effect. Children who volunteer with their parents are more likely to become adults who volunteer.
Volunteering is good for your careerPeople who volunteer make more money, partially because the relationships people create while volunteering can be leveraged for financial benefit. In 1973, a John’s Hopkins Sociologist named Mark Granovetter described the important role of “weak ties.” Weak ties are those relationships that are outside of one’s close-knit social network. These relationships are important because they provide access to new information and opportunities. People in your close network provide redundant information—they are already participating in the same kinds of activities and know the same people. Volunteering has long been viewed as a way to create new “weak
tie” connections that lead to career opportunities. Volunteering in your current career industry—or an area you’d like to transition into—is an especially effective way to leverage social connections for career gain.
Volunteering is good for societyMany businesses, and almost all mission-driven organizations, are successful only if they maintain a strong volunteer workforce. In fact, places like museums, social service organizations, and faith-based organizations often rely on more volunteers than paid workers to meet their goals and fulfill their mission. These businesses are committed to doing good things for society. They pick up the pieces where government programs leave off, and by volunteering for these organizations, you participate in helping our society meet the needs of people from all walks of life.
Volunteering gives you a sense of purposeAlthough it is not well-understood why volunteering provides such a profound health benefit, a key factor is assumed to be that volunteering serves to express and facilitate opportunities to carry out one’s sense of purpose. The very nature of volunteering means choosing to work without being paid for it. As a result, people choose to spend their time on issues they feel strongly about. If you are greatly concerned about the treatment and well-being of animals, for example, volunteering at an animal shelter will help you address a social problem that is meaningful to you.
To view this entire blog posted by Dr. Carr visit: www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-third-age/201403/5- reasons-why-you-should-volunteer
Tips for Getting StartedFirst, ask yourself if there is something specific you want to do. For example, do you want to:
• Make a condition better around where you live
• Meet people who are different from you
• Try something new
• Do something with your spare time
• See a different way of life or new places
• Experiment with a type of work you might want to do as a full-time job
• Do more with your interests and hobbies
• Use your special skills more
It is also important to make sure that your commitment matches the organization’s needs. Ask yourself the following:
• Would you like to work with adults, children, animals, or remotely from home?
• Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team?
• Are you better behind the scenes or do you prefer to take a more visible role?
• How much time are you willing to commit?
• What skills can you bring to a volunteer job?
• What causes are important to you?
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The key is to find a volunteer position that you would enjoy and are capable of doing, just as Jennifer Yet describes in the following vignette detailing her volunteer experience with Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS).
Volunteering in Dental Hygiene - CUPSBy Jennifer Yet, RDH, DipDH, BScDH
Dental hygienists have specific skills in preventative dental health. We play a key role in promoting oral health and overall total health. However, there are many individuals who do not have the financial means or resources to access preventative dental services. Volunteer dental hygienists can help bridge this gap and offer solutions through community service outreach programs.
I started volunteering at Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) during my summers as a dental hygiene student. Clients at CUPS are low income, underserved and vulnerable. Many are working to overcome personal challenges and adversities, and oral health is no exception to the challenges that these individuals face. Several of the clients at CUPS have not been able to see a dentist in a long time, and some patients have never been to the dentist at all. Volunteer dental hygienists are often one of the first dental professionals they see who can help them on their path to obtaining improved dental health.
I found that volunteering as a dental hygienist gave me valuable experience and exposure to the working world outside of an educational institution. I’ll never forget how appreciative many of my patients were after seeing their smile following removal of years of calculus buildup. It was touching to see their expression of gratitude after being given a new toothbrush and a demonstration on the basics of
There are numerous volunteer opportunities available across your community, city, province, country and the world.
Within the field of dental hygiene, there are organizations in several Alberta cities dedicated to serving individuals facing unique life challenges such as poverty, mental illness, and addictions, which always welcome the services of dental hygienists. Private dental and dental hygiene clinics can host their own volunteer clinics or participate in national events, such as Gift from the Heart (www.giftfromtheheart.ca). Even the CRDHA depends on members to volunteer to run for elected Council positions and apply for committee memberships, such as for hearing tribunals and the Complaints Committee.
Looking to volunteer outside of dental hygiene? Check out Volunteer Alberta (volunteeralberta.ab.ca) and click on Find a Volunteer Opportunity. Their Volunteer Connector Service can either help you find the right opportunity or connect you with one of the 26 local community Volunteer Centres in Alberta. Volunteer Centres are connected with local non-profits and are happy to help connect you with a volunteer opportunity in your community. Each Volunteer Centre provides unique programs and services to support its local organizations. To check out these Volunteer Centres, visit volunteeralberta.ab.ca/programs_services_resources/networks/volunteer-centres/.
In addition to the Volunteer Connector Service, here are some other options for finding volunteer positions online:
GozAroundwww.gozaround.com
Charity Village https://charityvillage.com/app/
Volunteer Canada http://volunteer.ca/
homecare. Working with this population proved to be both a rewarding and humbling experience.
There is no greater personal sense of accomplishment than knowing that we have made a positive difference and impact on someone’s life. My time as a volunteer dental hygienist helped me develop compassion, empathy, and improved chair-side manners. I had to step out of my comfort zone, which helped me develop my confidence as a clinician. Each volunteer experience and interaction at CUPS helped to reinforce my passion, meaning, and purpose as a healthcare professional.
Volunteering as a dental hygienist empowers us to provide ethical treatment to benefit those most in need. No one should have to live with the pain and suffering of periodontal disease or decayed or abscessed teeth. Yet, many individuals continue to struggle with these issues on a daily basis. Many clients at CUPS are still waiting for the opportunity to receive the services of a dental hygienist; unfortunately, there are not enough volunteers to meet the needs of the clinic. Perhaps, with more active volunteer participation from dental hygienists such as ourselves, we can be part of the solution to increasing access to preventative dental care services.
There are numerous charitable opportunities to share our dental hygiene skills with others. When we open our hearts to others, we often find that we receive more out of these volunteer experiences than what we have given.
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Call for Members for Hearing Tribunals and Review Committees
In accordance with the Health Professions Act (the Act), College Councils are required to establish and maintain a list of members who will be available to be selected by the College’s Hearings Director to form a hearing tribunal or a complaint review committee. Any hearing tribunal or complaint review committee must include 25% public representation. Public members are provided from a list maintained by the Alberta Government.
Pursuant to the Act, a hearing tribunal is responsible for conducting a full and fair hearing regarding allegations of unprofessional conduct of a member. The job of the hearing tribunal is to determine, on the basis of the evidence introduced, whether the conduct of the dental hygienist constitutes unprofessional conduct.
A complaint review committee’s powers and duties include reviewing and ratifying alternative complaint resolution settlements and conducting reviews of dismissals of complaints. The complaint review committee’s decision-making powers are set out in the Act.
Hearing tribunals and complaint review committees are established on an “as needed” basis. Orientation sessions are conducted by CRDHA legal counsel prior to a hearing or complaint review committee meeting.
The list of available members is comprised of dental hygienists with experience in all spectrums of dental hygiene practice: general practice, specialty practice, independent practice, community health and education. We would like to increase the number of members on the list to provide more flexibility in selecting dates for hearings or reviews.
We are seeking regulated members in good standing, with five or more years experience as a dental hygienist, who have good knowledge of the CRDHA’s professional standards and who exhibit the following qualities: • Fair • Good listener • Non-biased • Respects confidentiality • Confident • Mature in judgment
If you are interested in nominating yourself for appointment to the list of members available to be selected for hearing tribunals or reviews, please send your resume and a brief letter describing why such an appointment appeals to you. Submissions should be directed to:
CRDHA Hearings Director 302, 8657 – 51 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T6E 6A8
Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Reporting Blood Borne Infections to the CRDHAAll health care workers with a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) positivity have an ethical obligation to report to their professional regulatory authority if they perform any exposure-prone procedures. Exposure-prone procedures performed by dental hygienists include scaling, root planing and injection of local anaesthetic.
Health regulatory colleges were required to refer these affected workers to the Expert Review Panel (ERP), which was established by Ministerial Order in 1999. After in-depth government review, that order was rescinded at the end of 2017 and the ERP was disbanded. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) agreed to a request from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health to administer a new ERP that will fulfill the functions of the old ERP. This new ERP is to be administered from the offices of the Physician Health Monitoring Program (PHMP) of the CPSA and will continue to act as an advisory panel to provide expert advice and recommendations for continued or modified practice. Authority for implementing and/or enforcing any actions arising out of the Panel’s decisions will, as before, rest with the relevant regulatory body (CRDHA), Medical Officer of Health, or agency.
Until the new ERP is fully established, registered dental hygienists who have tested positively to HIV, HBV or HCV may contact the CRDHA Registrar in person or by telephone at 780-465-1756 or toll free 1-877-465-1756 for further information and referral to the offices of the PHMP of the CPSA.
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CONNECTIONSCRDHA Annual Continuing Competence Event
April 26-28, 2018 | Calgary, AB
Photovoice ProjectA photovoice project; “The Power of Visual Narratives from Dental Hygiene Student Practicums” will be on display both Friday and Saturday during the event. Photovoice is a qualitative method used for community-based research to document and reflect reality. Eight bachelor-year dental hygiene students at the University of Alberta developed these visual narrative-based reflections of their experiences in community-based practicums. These practicums provided direct exposure to, and interaction with, various vulnerable populations in the community.
Independent Practice MixerIf you are thinking of making the jump to independent practitioner or looking to take your existing independent practice to the next level, the Independent Practice Mixer taking place early Saturday morning at the ACC Event may be just what you are looking for.
Join CDHA’s Independent Practice Advisor, Amanda Acker, CRDHA’s practice advisors, a CRDHA inspector, CRDHA members who have successfully transitioned to Independent Practitioner, and a team of respected resource persons in the fields of privacy, government programs and business development/finance. This innovative session will provide you with both information and networking opportunities.
The Annual Continuing Competence Event and Community Connections Showcase presented by the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta provides a forum for registered dental hygienists, educators and industry experts. The 2018 event will be held at the Calgary Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre.
A copy of the conference flyer can be found by clicking the link on the CRDHA home page http://crdha.ca/ or entering http://crdha.ca/media/249347/crdha_2018confregflyer-web.pdf in your browser.
MOUTH | MIND | BODY
CONNECTIONSCRDHA Annual Continuing Competence Event
April 26-28, 2018 | Calgary, AB
When at the Mind, Mouth & Body Connections in Calgary this year, please be sure to check out these special events and displays:
Flexible Registration Choices: Register for one, two or three-day attendance. Registration includes:
• Presentations• Workshops (limited attendance,
pre-registration required)• Community Connections Showcase
(Friday only)• Council Reception (Friday only)• University of Alberta student and
graduate student displays• Hot breakfast and lunch on Friday
and Saturday
REGISTER ONLINE TODAYCRDHA Members: https://goo.gl/2J58Xs
CRDHA Student Members: https://goo.gl/Dpzcbe
CRDHA Non-Members: https://goo.gl/FfDwa1
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ScheduleThursday April 26, 2018 Pre-Event
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Registration
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM What’s New and What to Review Dr. Ann Eshenaur Spolarich
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Break
Friday April 27, 2018
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Opening Address
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Diabetes Mellitus: Oral and Systemic Health Connections
Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM So You Think You Know Ultrasonics – What’s on Your Tray? (Limited Enrollment Workshop)
Cheri Wu
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Viewing “The Power of Visual Narrativesfrom Dental Hygiene Student Practicums”
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Break
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Community Connections Showcase
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM So You Think You Know Ultrasonics – What’s on Your Tray? (Limited Enrollment Workshop)
Cheri Wu
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Oral Health in a Legalized Marijuana World
Dr. Charl Els
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Womb to Grow: Modern Health – Prenatal to Preschool
Susan Woodley
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Council Reception & AwardsPre-Registration required for this no charge event
CRDHA Council
Saturday April 28, 2018
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
7:15 AM - 9:30 AM Independent Practice Breakfast Mixer Amanda Acker CRDHA & Guests
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Risky Business: A Frank Conversation About HPV
Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Viewing “The Power of Visual Narrativesfrom Dental Hygiene Student Practicums”
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Break & U of A Poster Viewing
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM A Privacy Impact Assessment is Easy – When You Start with a Good Plan!
Jean L. Eaton
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Screening and Providing Care for Clients with Oral Cancer
Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch & U of A Poster Viewing
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Mindful Continuing Competence Dale CooneyMarthe Benoit
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness to Deliver Better Care for Client and Self
Donald Altman
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Break & U of A Poster Viewing
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Mouth, Mind & Body Connections – It’s a Wrap
Donald Altman
FULL
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Council Reception and Awards CeremonyOn Friday, April 27, beginning at 5:00 PM there will be a short awards ceremony and announcement of the 2018 CRDHA election results in the conference centre foyer. Immediately following, you are invited to socialize with your colleagues and CRDHA Councillors. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided.
U of A Student, Graduate Student and Faculty Poster BoardsThere are many changes occurring, and exciting research being done, within dental hygiene education at the University of Alberta. On Saturday, April 28, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM, poster boards will be on display in the conference centre foyer providing you with relevant insight.
A Dental Hygiene - Radiation Therapy Interprofessional Student Shadowing Session: A. Sheppard, M. Yoon, S. Cauti, J. Duquette, S. Fawcett Provision of Infant-Toddler Dental Homes in Alberta: J. VanMalsen, S. Compton, M. Amin E-Textbooks in Dental Hygiene: Utilization and Perspectives of Students and Faculty: S. Compton, K. Rasmussen, R. Pratt Predictors of Student success in a Dental Hygiene Program: A.K. Chow, N. Milos Using Focus Groups to Examine Oral Health Practices in Community-Dwelling Individuals Living with Dementia: N. Kobagi, M. Yoon, J. Spiers Evolution of the dental hygiene curriculum at the University of Alberta; A.K. Chow, S. Compton, B. Gitzel, W. Male, A. Sheppard, S. Thawer, M. Yoon
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2018-2019 U of A Continuing Dental Education
The University of Alberta’s Continuing Dental Education (CDE) program provides specialized education and certification programs to postgraduate dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental laboratory technicians.
Using innovative, evidence-based educational activities, CDE develops, provides and evaluates learning opportunities and resources and as a result, the CDE participants are better able to meet their own professional development requirements.
Courses of interest to registered dental hygienists include:
• Local Anaesthetic • Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Conscious
Sedation• Orthodontic Module• Focus on Dental Health Series• Cone Beam CT (CBCT) for the RDA/
RDH
For the most up-to-date information on the wide variety of courses being offered, visit: www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ContinuingDentalEducation.aspx
April 2018
EDMONTON, ABUniversity of Alberta Dental Hygiene Alumni Chapter Continuing Education SeminarPeriodontology and Oral MedicineApril 24, 2018 - 6:00 – 8:00 PMEdmonton Clinic Health Academy, Room 1-190www.uab.ca/dhalum
CALGARY, ABCRDHA Annual Continuing Competence Event: Mind, Mouth & Body ConnectionsApril 26 - 28, 2018Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference CentreVarious speakers and workshopsSponsored by CRDHA
May 2018
EDMONTON, ABDental Hygiene 5-Day Refresher CourseApril 30 – May 4, 2018 University of Alberta Continuing Dental Education
EDMONTON, ABDental Hygiene 10-Day Refresher CourseApril 30 – May 11, 2018 University of Alberta Continuing Dental Education
JASPER, ABJasper Dental Congress 2018April 30 – May 11, 2018 May 24 - 27www.dentalhealthalberta.ca
Continuing Competence
October 2018
VANCOUVER, BC63rd Annual Canadian Academy of Periodontology Meeting in collaboration with the American Academy of Periodontology, the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology and the Japanese Society of Periodontology October 27-30, 2018http://www.cap-acp.ca
August 2019
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA2019 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH)www.isdh2019.com/index.php
Call for Abstracts: The symposium program committee invites authors to submit abstracts for presentation within the program of ISDH 2019. Submissions are sought for oral and poster presentations. Submission deadline is April 30, 2018. www.isdh2019.com/call-for-oral-submissions.php
2018 Continuing education speakers and seminars are also offered through:
Calgary and District Dental [email protected]/seminars/
Edmonton and District Dental [email protected]
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Continuing Competence Online
Following are some online sites which were accessible at the time of printing this newsletter. Providers may assess a user fee and/or require registration with user name and password.
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)www.cdha.caSome CDHA courses have limitations on the eligibility for CCP credit.
American Dental Association www.adaceonline.org
American Dental Hygienists Associationwww.adha.org/ce-courses
Introduction to Chronic Disease Managementwww.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page7736.aspx
Courserawww.coursera.org/Online courses from various universities. Some courses are free. Diverse topics include for example: Health Leadership; Health Literacy; Interprofessional Practice; Drugs and the Brain; Human Physiology.
Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Resourceswww.sanyas.ca/homeICS training, delivered by the Provincial Health Services Authority of British Columbia, is designed to increase knowledge and skills of those who work with Aboriginal people. Resources and webinars are available.
Assigning Program Credits for Online Courses
The CRDHA Competence Committee determines the eligibility of specific courses for Continuing Competence Program credit. CRDHA Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Rule 9.1.3 Self Directed Study states: “Program credits are granted according to recommendations made by the course provider, the publisher, or the Competence Committee, with consideration given to the amount of time necessary to cover the material and to take the examination. Assignment of program credits will not include the additional time the registrant takes to study or review the materials. The Competence Committee makes the final approval for the number of credits awarded for any course.” The Competence Committee determined that the number of credits indicated by some course providers is not consistent with the content of the courses. The Competence Committee considered the allocation of program credit by the online course providers listed below and determined the following:
Courses from the providers named below are eligible for 50% of the credits indicated by the provider.
Crest and Oral B (Proctor and Gamble) www.dentalcare.comwww.dentalcare.ca
Colgate Professional Education www.colgateprofessional.com/professional-education/continuing-dental-education
Hygienetown www.towniecentral.com
INR Biomed Paper based courses
I Need CE (Dental Academy of Continuing Education)
www.ineedce.com
Pharmacy Times: Courses relate mostly to the Pharmacy Profession.
www.pharmacytimes.com
CDE World www.cdeworld.com/courses
Courses from the providers named below are eligible for the number of the credits indicated by the provider.
American Dental Association www.adaceonline.org
American Dental Hygienists Association www.adha.org/continuing-education
Dental Learning Network (Academy of Dental Learning)
www.dentallearning.org
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene (Bel-mont)
https://dimensions.absorbtraining.com/#/login
Health Studies Institute www.healthstudies.com
Online continuing dental education is a convenient way to learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime.
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Dear friends and colleagues,
Improved access to oral health care for underserved populations is a primary focus of CDHA discussions with government and stakeholders. CDHA’s position statement, Filling the Gap in Oral Health Care, proposes a means of addressing this issue:
“A multiskilled oral health professional with a deeper background in prevention, public education, and periodontal care, and the ability to alleviate pain is needed to support underserved, marginalized, and vulnerable populations.” 1
CDHA has received a $90,000 grant from the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch to improve access to oral health care through the development of a new oral health educational model. Graduates would be multiskilled oral health care practitioners who are equipped to provide a broad range of services to populations in need. CDHA will work with educators and Indigenous groups as well as other experts in developing a high-quality curriculum based on dental hygiene education principles.
“This new initiative will equip graduates to prevent oral disease, as well as alleviate unnecessary pain and suffering,” explains Ondina Love, CDHA’s chief executive officer. The launch of a pilot project in at least one jurisdiction is now the subject of ongoing discussions with government and other stakeholders.
Finally, I look forward to welcoming the newly elected Alberta CDHA board director at CRDHA’s annual continuing competence event. Their term begins in October 2018.
See you in Calgary!
Gerry Cool, RDHCDHA board director, Alberta
1Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. CDHA position statement: Filling the gap in oral health care. Ottawa: CDHA; 2017. Available from: https://files.cdha.ca/profession/DualProviderPositionPaper-EN.pdf
[email protected] @thecdha www.facebook.com/theCDHA
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WHAT’S NEW AT CDHA?PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCDHA is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development so we’re thrilled to announce that all webinars are now available to members for FREE, saving you hundreds of dollars.
FREE webinars now on demand: Community Water Fluoridation
Maintaining Dental Implants: It Takes Two, sponsored by Philips
Instrument Reprocessing Essentials
Smoking Cessation: New Treatment Approaches sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
From the Vault Special Offer, sponsored by Philips
www.cdha.ca/webinars
JOB MARKET & EMPLOYMENT SURVEY RESULTS An executive summary plus full and provincial segmentation reports of the 2017 survey are available online. www.cdha.ca/jobsurvey
IMAGE BANKCheck out CDHA’s new FREE image bank offering high-quality images accurately portraying dental hygienists and reflecting proper dental hygiene practice. www.cdha.ca/imagebank
6 REASONS FOR MEMBERSHIPThere are many advantages of CDHA membership. We’ve highlighted the top six in our new infographic and video. www.cdha.ca/6reasons
PHARMASAVE PARTNERSHIPVisit www.youtube.com/theCDHA to view the multimedia presentation CDHA developed for Pharmasave pharmacists across Canada to help equip them with the knowledge they need to have informed discussions with their patients about oral health.
NEW ADVOCACY TOOLKIT FOR MEMBERSSuccessful advocacy depends on local efforts by members to deliver a strong message to their elected representatives on issues affecting their community. To help prepare dental hygienists for this advocacy work, CDHA has developed a handy toolkit. www.cdha.ca/advocacy
NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENISTS WEEK™Save the date, April 7-13, 2018. Watch for details at www.cdha.ca/ndhw
DO YOU KNOW A DENTAL HYGIENE SUPERHERO?We’re recognizing dental hygienist superheroes across Canada. Find out more at www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/healthcaresuperhero
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