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RCDSO Connect is the College’s digital newsletter offering timely updates and information about dental practice and regulation in Ontario. Our Summer issue features articles on the evolution of the NIHB program, Access to care, Council elections, changes to the RCDSO Portal, social media and the roles of the RCDSO vs the ODA.
Recent News & Updates
Antibiotic use in dentistry
Most toothaches are the result of inflammation, not infection. Despite this, antibiotics are still commonly prescribed, contributing to the growing rise of antimicrobial resistance—one of the top ten global public health threats.
Canadian Dental Care Plan launches additional services and paper claims
More than a million Canadians have now benefited from the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with over 22,000 dental providers, offices, and educational institutions participating.
The program, which aims to improve dental care access across the country, has introduced important updates, such as a broader range of covered services.
Prescription requirements
Recently, the RCDSO has received reports from pharmacists who have noted a growing trend in the number of prescriptions that are sent in by dentists bearing no signature and that are marked only by the prescriber’s stamp.
Think about your online interactions
Your professional, ethical and legal obligations extend beyond your clinic or office. Inappropriate professional and personal online activity, whether you are using your title or not, could cause harm to patients and reflect poorly on the profession.