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.
May
27 Update | FR
Navigating return to work, professional liability coverage, employment Q&A, PPE issues & more. Read
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May
22 Update | FR
Return to Work Handbook, free IPAC webinar, employment Q&A video, and more. Read
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May
14
Update | FR
Return to work guidance, free IPC webinar, advice on consent forms and more. Read
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May 8
Update | FR
Member survey, PPE advocacy, financial assistance, more free PD & return to work resources Read
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May
1 Update
| FR
Member survey, provincial re-opening, professional liability, new resources & PD Read
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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.
Key articles
CDHA will continue to provide updates as they are available.
Contact CDHA Dental Hygiene Practice:
alerts@cdha.ca