Archives

2020

• Mar 2 COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling The Government of Ontario has begun COVID-19 vaccinations in a three-phase vaccine distribution plan. Health care workers, including Registered Denturists, fall under Phase 1 of the plan as specified by the Ministry of Health’s Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination. Download
• Jan 12 Ontario Government Declares Second Provincial State of Emergency The Ontario Government has declared a second provincial state of emergency in response to the sustained high COVID-19 transmission rate. The provision of healthcare services, including denturism, is not impacted. Download
• Dec 21 Province-Wide Lockdown Announced and Update on Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Rinse The Ontario Government has announced a province-wide lockdown (shutdown) to go into effect as of Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 am. The provision of health care services, including denturism, is not impacted. Download
• Dec 15 Clinical OSCE Portion of the Qualifying Examination Postponed In these unprecedented times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the College regretfully announces the postponement of the clinical OSCE portion of the College’s Winter 2021 Qualifying Examination. The MCQ portion of the Qualifying Examination will be administered as scheduled on January 21, 2021 in an online remotely proctored format. Download
• Dec 4 MCQ Exam Switching to Online Remote-Proctored Format The College is announcing a change in the format and date of the upcoming MCQ portion of its Qualifying Examination. The MCQ exam will now be administered as an online, remote-proctored exam (previously in-person). A new exam date is set for Thursday, January 21, 2021. Download
• Dec 4 102nd Council Meeting The 102nd meeting of Council will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (online). Download
• Nov 20 Ontario Announces Lockdowns in Toronto and Peel Regions. The Ontario government announced today that Toronto and Peel Regions are moving into a lockdown beginning Monday, November 23, 2020. The provision of health services, including denturism, has not been impacted. The College will continue to provide updates as it pertains to Registered Denturists. Download
• Nov 6 Spousal Exception Regulation Update & Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework The draft Spousal Exception Regulation for the College of Denturists of Ontario has been posted for public consultation. The Government of Ontario introduced a new framework of specific criteria for imposing COVID-19 measures in different regions of the province. Download
• Oct 23 Update: 2019-2022 CPD Cycle Requirements & 2nd Instalment Renewal Reminder At their October 16, 2020 meeting, the College’s Quality Assurance Committee approved removing the structured hours requirement for the 2019-2022 CPD Cycle. Registered Denturists who elected to pay their 2020-2021 Certificate of Registration Renewal fees in instalments are reminded that the second instalment is due next Friday October 30th, 2020. Download
• Sep 11 101st Council Meeting The 101st meeting of Council will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (online). Download
• Sep 11 Request for Applications Chief Examiner The College is currently seeking applicants for the position of Chief Examiner to serve a three-year term (2021-2023) that will cover approximately 6 administrations of the College’s Qualifying Examination. Download
• Sep 1 Standard of Practice: Professional Boundaries Effective September 1, 2020 The Standard of Practice: Professional Boundaries became effective September 1, 2020 Download
• 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