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Jul 27 College Publishes Professional Code of Ethics The College has published the Code of Ethics that places into writing the core values and principles that form the foundation for ethical practice for all Registered Denturists. The core values identified in the Code of Ethics include accountability, beneficence, transparency, dignity, integrity, professionalism, and respect. Download
Jun 12 Election Results for Districts 2, 3, 4 & 5 The following professional members have been elected to Council by acclamation: Mr. Norbert Gieger (District 2), Mr. Paul Karolidis (District 3), Mr. Christopher Reis (District 4), and Mr. Garnett A. D. Pryce (District 5). Congratulations to all! Download
Jun 12 100th Council Meeting The 100th meeting of Council will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (online). Download
Jun 5 Return to Practice FAQs The College has compiled a list of commonly asked questions that have been received by the Practice Advisory team. Download
May 26 Chief Medical Officer of Health Announces Restart of Health Care Practices The Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Dr. David Williams, has revised Directive 2 effective today, May 26, 2020. The revised Directive 2 provides for the gradual restart of health care services, including ALL (non-essential and essential) denturism care and services. Download
May 22 Infection Prevention and Control Guide for Return to Practice The College’s Guide for Return to Practice for Denturists as well as the College’s newly adopted general Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines are now available on the College’s website. Download
May 22 Reminder: Notice of Elections - Districts 2, 3, 4 & 5 On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the College of Denturists of Ontario is conducting regular elections for members of Council for Districts 3, 4 & 5, and a by-election for a member of Council for District 2. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 29, 2020 (extended). Download
May 16 May 16, 2020 - COVID-19 Update Phase 1 of Reopening Our Province does not apply to any of the Oral Health professions, including Denturists. Download
May 13 College Update Registration Fee Refunds, Online Invoice Payment, Election Reminder, Non-Council Committee Memberships, Return to Practice Download
May 7 Extension of Emergency Orders Until May 19 Yesterday, the Ontario government announced that it would be extending, until at least May 19, all existing emergency orders that have been put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. These orders include the closure of all non-essential workplaces and limits Registered Denturists to the provision of providing essential, urgent care only. Download
May 5 One-Time 50% Reduction of Annual Renewal Fees At its meeting via teleconference last Friday, the Council of the College of Denturists of Ontario approved a one-time 50% reduction in the Certificate of Registration fee for renewing and new denturists for the 2020-2021 renewal year (this year). Download
May 1 Council Elects New President On May 1, 2020, Council elected by acclamation Ms. Kris Bailey as its President. Download
Apr 30 99th Council Meeting The 99th meeting of Council will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m by teleconference. Download
Apr 30 Update on Return to Practice On April 27, the Government of Ontario released the Framework for Reopening Our Province, which sets out a staged approach to lifting the current restrictions. Download
Apr 24 New Public Appointee Mr. Jack Biernaski has joined Council as a Public Appointee effective April 9, 2020. Welcome, Mr. Biernaski! Download
Apr 15 Provincial Emergency Declaration Extended Until May 12 On April 14, 2020, the Government of Ontario extended the Declaration of Emergency and associated emergency measures, including the closure of non-essential workplaces, until May 12. Download
Apr 8 Ontario Launches Online Health Workforce Matching Portal The Government of Ontario has launched an online portal to match available health care workers with employers. Download
Apr 8 Request for Personal Protective Equipment Donations You may have or have access to personal protective equipment (PPE) such as surgical/procedure masks, N95 masks, gloves, gowns and eye protection that you are able to spare. If you can spare some, please consider donating. Download
Apr 2 Extension of Emergency Declaration - COVID-19 The current direction, based on the Declaration of Emergency, and the continuing Directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health is that Registered Denturists should only be engaged in providing essential, emergency care to patients. Download
Mar 24 Recruitment of Experienced Health Care Professionals for COVID-19 The Government of Ontario is looking for additional experienced health care providers who may want to assist with provincial efforts to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. Download
Mar 23 COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Get the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Ontario. Updated: Mar. 23/20 Download
Mar 20 Chief Medical Officer of Health - COVID-19 Directive The CMOH has issued a directive to all Regulated Health Care Providers, including Registered Denturists, to immediately cease or reduce all non-essential and elective services until further notice, subject to allowable exceptions. Download
Mar 20 Important Changes to the 2020-2021 Renewal Fee Payment Schedule As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the financial position of many, if not all, Registered Denturists, changes have been made the upcoming renewal deadlines. Download
Mar 16 COVID-19 Message to Registered Denturists Measures instituted in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Download
Mar 5 Notice of Elections - Districts 2, 3, 4 & 5 On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the College of Denturists of Ontario is conducting regular elections for members of Council for Districts 3, 4 & 5, and a by-election for a member of Council for District 2. Download
Feb 12 Update - Mario Mouamer - Notice of Criminal Proceedings Mr. Mouamer was criminally charged with 17 counts of sexual assault on June 19, 2017 by the Windsor Police Service, contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The trial began Feb. 10, 2020 and has been scheduled until Feb. 28, 2020 at the Superior Court of Justice in Windsor, Ontario. The College is following the trial closely and will provide pertinent updates should there be further concerns to public safety. Read More
Feb 7 New Public Appointee Mr. Gaganjot Singh has joined Council as a Public Appointee effective January 31, 2020. Welcome, Mr. Singh! Download
Feb 6 Notice regarding District 2 By-Election A By-election was scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2020 for a member of Council for District 2. There were no nominations received from eligible candidates. Consequently, the By-election will not be held as scheduled. Download
Jan 30 New Public Appointee Mr. Eddy Chin has joined Council as a Public Appointee effective January 17, 2020. Welcome, Mr. Chin! Download
Jan 1 Standard of Practice: Denturism Educators Effective January 1, 2020 The Standard of Practice: Denturism Educators became effective January 1, 2020. Download
Jan 1 Standard of Practice: Professional Collaboration Effective January 1, 2020 The Standard of Practice: Professional Collaboration became effective January 1, 2020. Download

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