Updates and information for dental hygienists
CDHA is actively reviewing and assessing relevant information for dental
hygienists related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection. Check back for
additional information as the situation evolves.
December 23 Update | FR
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network, Government of Canada COVID-19 Daily Epidemiology Update & more. Read more
December 9 Update | FR
New research on aerosols and spatter from ultrasonic scalers, Updated recommendation on COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and up & more. Read more
November 25 Update
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FR
NACI’s statement on COVID-19 vaccination in children & Webinar on the ethics of mandatory vaccinations. Read more
November 11 Update
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NACI Interim guidance on booster COVID-19 vaccine doses in Canada, Incidence of COVID-19 among Canadian dentists.
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Outbreak update
Refer to the Government of Canada for the latest on the current situation and
the risk to Canadians.
Guidance for health professionals
Refer to the Government of Canada’s updates on what health professionals need
to know about coronaviruses, the spectrum of illness, transmission, detection
and reporting, infection prevention and control, and treatment. Health
professionals in Canada have a critical role to play in identifying, reporting
and managing potential cases of novel coronavirus infection.
World Health Organization – Coronavirus
Provincial or territorial resources
Additional information about the evolving situation may be found on your
province’s or territory’s government website.
Contacting the manufacturers for the equipment used in your practice may also
provide product advice that may assist.
Contact CDHA Dental Hygiene Practice:
alerts@cdha.ca