Peer & Practice Assessment
Each year a percentage of the College’s registrants are randomly selected to participate in a Peer & Practice Assessment (PPA). The PPA is an educational opportunity designed to assess your knowledge, skill and judgement, and to help identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in your practice.
Once a Denturist has undergone a PPA, they are not eligible for selection for a minimum of five (5) years.
The Assessment
Registrants who have been selected will receive an email from the College which includes:
An Assessor will contact you directly to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the assessment or the final report, and to schedule a mutually convenient time for the assessment.
If you have exceptional circumstances that require a deferral of your assessment, you may apply to the Quality Assurance Committee for consideration.
What to Expect
- Plan to set aside two to three (2-3) hours for your assessment.
- Assessments will take place at your primary practice location.
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If you work in a dentist’s office, nursing home, patients’ homes or other settings, the Assessor will arrange to meet you there.
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Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the facility owner must allow access to patient records and areas used for patient care. This review is brief and should not disrupt daily operations. The office does not need to close or refrain from conducting appointments.
Mobile or Home Practice Settings
If you provide mobile services, you are expected to have a designated professional space with secure storage for patient records (e.g. your home). The Assessor will meet you there to:
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Review patient records
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Inspect your medical bag (prepared as if ready for a patient visit)
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Assess hygiene and infection control measures
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Inspect your home laboratory and sterilization area
If you only see patients occasionally in non-clinic settings, the Assessor may ask about your processes and request to see how you prepare for visits.
Preparing for the PPA
The following documents will assist registrants in preparing for their Peer and Practice Assessment:
| Document |
Description |
| Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines |
This guideline provides Denturists with infection prevention and control routine practices and additional precautions guidance. |
| Standards of Practice |
Standards of Practice are a validated set of expectations that contribute to public protection. The Standards define the expectations for the profession, communicate to the public the Denturists' accountability and guide the Denturist's practice. |
| Tips on Preparing for an Assessment |
Provides information on how to prepare for an assessment and what the assessor might ask you. |
| Competency Profile |
The competency profile, together with Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics, describes the practice requirements and expectations of Canadian denturists. It is a foundational document that describes a national standard that supports the provision of safe, effective and ethical patient care by denturists. |
Duties of the Assessor
Peer Assessors are appointed by the Quality Assurance Committee and are Registered Denturists. As part of the College’s regulatory role, Assessors are authorized to request your full cooperation and access to your practice and patient charts.
During the PPA
The Assessor will review your practice in these key areas:
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
- Record Keeping
- Patient information collection and documentation
- Assessing and addressing patient needs
- Post-insertion education and continuity of care
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)
After the PPA
You will receive a copy of the Assessor’s report and will have an opportunity to submit a response, if you wish. The Quality Assurance Committee will review the report and your response, if provided. If any issues are identified, they may offer further guidance or request follow-up actions.