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Message from the president

October 2009

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has determined that October is Healthy Workplace Month. The CCOHS website1 states, “As an employee, working in a healthy workplace can have a positive impact on your health.” The benefits may include:

• improved health • more energy • improved balance of work and family r

esponsibilities • greater job satisfaction • greater sense of well being • reduced work-related illness, injury and disability.”

The CCOHS also states, “As employers, you play a key role creating a healthy workplace for you and your employees. This includes:

• Providing a safe and healthy physical work environment to prevent occupational diseases, accidents and injuries;

• Embracing work organization principles that prevent ill health and stress and provides a balance between job demands and control over the work;

• Supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging personal development;

• Promoting active participation by all to help improve health and well being at work.”

1From: www.ccohs.ca/products/webinars/healthier_workplace.pdf

Everyone can benefit from a healthy workplace. CRDHA receives a variety of questions regarding workplace matters. Questions range from “biological hazards” to “X-ray safety” and from “ergonomics” to “violence prevention”. Realizing that one article cannot address all of these matters, this article provides a starting point for your research.

I n T O u c h O c T O B E R 2 0 0 9

cRDhA Council membersBrenda Murray, RDHPresident

Edmontonc/o CRDHA office [email protected]

Jacki Blatz, RDHPast President

Fort Saskatchewan(780) [email protected]

Allison Boone, RDHCouncillor

Calgaryc/o CRDHA [email protected]

Gerry cool, RDH Vice President

Carselandc/o CRDHA [email protected]

Jean FraserPublic Member


Sabrina heglund, RDHCouncillor

Ardrossanc/o CRDHA [email protected]

Debbie hubbardPublic Member

Edmonton(780) [email protected]

Maureen Graham, RDHCouncillor


Laura McLaughlin, RDHCouncillor

Fort Saskatchewanc/o CRDHA [email protected]

Arlaine MonaghanPublic Member

Spruce Grovec/o CRDHA [email protected]

Shirley Smith, RDHCouncillor

Edmontonc/o CRDHA [email protected]

Tawnya Wilde, RDHCouncillor

Edmontonc/o CRDHA [email protected]

Jacki Blatz, RDHCanadian Dental Hygienists Association President Elect

(780) 998-1262

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The College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA) invites submissions of original research, discussion papers and statements of opinion relevant to the dental hygiene profession for it’s official newsletter, InTouch. Submissions are subject to editorial approval and may be formatted and/or edited without notice. Contributions to InTouch do not necessarily represent the views of the CRDHA, its staff or Council, nor can the CRDHA guarantee the authenticity or accuracy of reported research. As well, the CRDHA does not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, truthfulness or appropriateness of information regarding products, services, manufacturers or suppliers contained in advertisements within or associated with the newsletter. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence shall the CRDHA be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use, or neglect, of information contained in articles and/or advertisements within this publication.

Message from the Registrar 1

Front & Centre 4

Seasonal Influenza 6

You’ve Been Asking 9

Continuing Competence 12

Websites to Visit 16

Noteworthy 18

CRDHA Registration Renewal Packages have been mailed.

Renewal forms must be received in the CRDHA office by closing on October 31, 2009.

If you have not received your package call the CRDHA office toll free (Alberta) 1-877-465-1756

Please Note

Message from the registrar

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Brenda Walker, RDh

Reporting Blood Borne Infections to the CRDHA

All health care workers with a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) positivity have an ethical obligation to report to their professional regulatory authority for referral to the Provincial Expert Review Panel if they perform any exposure-prone procedures. Exposure-prone procedures performed by dental hygienists include scaling, root planing and injection of local anaesthesia.

Access to the Provincial Expert Review Panel is through referral from a health care worker’s regulatory authority.

Registered dental hygienists who have tested positively to HIV, HBV or HCV should contact the CRDHA Registrar, Brenda Walker, in person or by telephone at 1-877-465-1756 for further information and referral to the Expert Review Panel.

Infection Prevention and Control Clarification

In 2006, the CRDHA adopted the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) Infection Control Reference Manual for use by dental hygiene practitioners.

In 2007, following major breaches of infection prevention and control (IPC) in an Alberta hospital and a second incident in a Doctor’s clinic, Alberta Health and Wellness called on all regulatory colleges to complete an immediate and thorough review of their IPC policy and procedure guidelines.

The ADA&C engaged in an extensive review of their Infection Control Reference Manual. In June 2009, a draft document titled Infection Prevention and Control Standards and Risk Management for Dentistry was circulated to all Alberta dentists for their review and comment. The document will now undergo further revisions before being sent to the Minister of Health and Wellness for approval.

CRDHA has received a number of calls from members asking which ADA&C IPC guidelines they should be following – the original Infection Control Reference Manual adopted by CRDHA in 2006, or the draft Infection Prevention and Control Standards and Risk Management for Dentistry circulated to dentists in June 2009.

At this point in time, CRDHA members are advised to continue using the original Infection Control Reference Manual adopted by CRDHA Council in 2006. CRDHA will inform you once the new ADA&C Infection Prevention and Control Standards and Risk Management for Dentistry document has been approved by the Minister and adopted by CRDHA for use by dental hygienists. There will be a phase-in period that will allow practices to make any changes required by the new standards.

Continuing Competence Program Update

In late summer 2009, CRDHA members participated in a survey regarding changes to the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). CRDHA Council will consider the feedback from the survey and approve relevant changes at its October 2009 Council meeting. A summary of the changes to the CCP and a revised Request for Continuing Competence Program Credit form will be included with your practice permit which you will receive after you renew your membership. A revised copy of the Continuing Competence Program Rules and reporting form will be available on the CRDHA website November 1, 2009. Please ensure that you use the new forms when applying for CCP credit.

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Message from the registrar

Regulated members applying for renewal of a practice permit must provide evidence of holding current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification at the level required by Council. CPR Certification must be completed no longer than twelve months prior to the CRDHA Practice Permit renewal deadline of October 31, 2009.

The level of certification required by CRDHA is most often referred to as CPR for Health Care Providers, however course names can vary.

it is important to ensure that the CPR course you take has a hands-on component. On-line CPR courses without a hands-on component are not acceptable for renewal of a practice permit. CPR courses must include classroom instruction and practicum experience related to:

• one and two rescuer chest compressions for adults, children and infants;

• one and two rescuer adult, child and infant bag-valve mask technique and rescue breathing;

• relief of choking in adults, children and infants; and

• use of an automated external defibrillator.

CPR Requirements Don’t risk suspension of your practice permit.

Notice of Expiry of Practice Permits

All Practice Permits will expire on October 31, 2009. In accordance with section 38 of the Health Professions Act and section 7.7 of the CRDHA Bylaws, Regulated members must submit a complete application for renewal of their practice permit, including evidence of current CPR certification and fees, by October 31. A renewal application package for the 2009-2010 membership year will be mailed to all registrants in mid-September 2009. If you have not received your renewal package by the end of September, please contact Kim Koble at the CRDHA office (780) 465-1756 or toll free at 1-877-465-1756 to request a duplicate package.

The application for renewal is a legal document which must be accurately completed, in its entirety and returned to the CRDHA office along with full payment of fees. In order to allow

for processing of applications by the expiry date of October 31, all applications and fees should be received in the CRDHA office on or before October 15, 2009.

In accordance with section 39 of the Health Professions Act, if a Regulated member’s renewal application is not received by October 31, the member’s Practice Permit is suspended. Continuing to provide dental hygiene services after suspension of the Practice Permit is a contravention of the Act subject to fines and penalties. In addition, professional liability insurance will be considered null and void.

Notice of Expiry of Non-Practicing and Student Membership

All categories of Non-Regulated (non-practicing) membership will expire on October 31, 2009. In accordance with section 8.5 of the CRDHA Bylaws, Non-regulated members

must submit a complete application for renewal of their membership, including full payment of fees, by October 31, 2009. Failure to renew your membership will result in cancellation of your registration as a Non-regulated member.

Call for Members for Hearing Tribunals and Review Committees

In accordance with the Health Professions Act (the Act), College Councils are required to establish and maintain a list of members who will be available to be selected by the College’s Hearings Director to form a hearing tribunal or a complaint review committee. Any hearing tribunal or complaint review committee must include 25% public representation. Public members are provided from a list maintained by the Government.

Pursuant to the Act, the hearing tribunal is responsible for conducting


A photocopy of your CPR wallet card must accompany your application for renewal of a practice permit. If evidence of CPR Certification is not received in the CRDHA office by closing on October 31, 2009 your application for renewal of a practice permit will be considered incomplete and will result in suspension of your practice permit in accordance with section 40(2)(c) of the Health Professions Act.

A new practice permit will not be issued without evidence of the appropriate CPR training.

In accordance with CRDHA Continuing Competence Program Rule 9.2.5 CPR certification qualifies for a maximum of three program credits.

a full and fair hearing regarding allegations of unprofessional conduct of a member. The job of the hearing tribunal is to determine, on the basis of the evidence introduced, whether the conduct of the dental hygienist constitutes unprofessional conduct.

A complaint review committee’s powers and duties include reviewing and ratifying alternative complaint resolution settlements and conducting reviews of dismissals of complaints. The complaint review committee’s decision making powers are set out in the Act.

Hearing tribunals and complaint review committees are established on an “as needed” basis. Orientation sessions are conducted by CRDHA legal counsel prior to a hearing or complaint review committee meeting.

The list of available members is comprised of dental hygienists with experience in all spectrums of dental

hygiene practice: general practice, specialty practice, independent practice, community health and education. We would like to increase the number of members on the list to provide more flexibility in selecting dates for hearings or reviews.

We are seeking members with good knowledge of the profession and CRDHA’s professional standards and who exhibit the following qualities:

• Fair• Good listener• Non-biased• Respect confidentiality• Confident• Mature judgment

Applicants must have 5 or more years of experience as a dental hygienist. If you are interested in submitting your name as a nominee for appointment to the list of members available to be selected for hearing tribunals or reviews, please send your resume

and a brief letter describing why such an appointment appeals to you. Submissions should be directed to:

CRDHA Hearings Director206, 8657 – 51 Ave. NWEdmonton, AB T6E 6A8 by November 15, 2009

Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.


Front & centre

Defining a Workplace “culture of health”2

Safe & healthy work environment involves:

Process health and Safety• Ergonomics• Physical and chemical hazards• Emergency response• Injury prevention• Disability case management• Harassment prevention• Physical environment• Environmental practices

Safety culture• Assessing cultural contributors to

safety performance• Supervision• Empowerment• Teamwork• Workload

Supportive Organizational/Work Culture involves:

• Communication• Articulating and living beliefs,

values and norms• Management practices• Social support• Worker attitudes and perceptions• How work is organized• Job satisfaction• Job control and decision making• Leadership style• Work-life balance• Notion of “fair work conditions

Personal Health/Lifestyle Practices involves:

health Promotion• Physical activity• Healthy eating• Healthy weights• Tobacco use • Stress• Drug and alcohol use • Immunization• Preconception health• Sun safety

health Risk Management• Health Risk Assessments/

screening & follow-up• Stress Management• Physical activity campaigns• Nutrition• Group/one-on one counseling

(e.g., high risk)

2 From: www.ccohs.ca/products/webinars/healthier_workplace.pdf. Produced by: CCOHS Journey to a Healthier Workplace October 21, 2008. Karen Jackson, Trillium Health Centre Allan Smofsky, Canadian Healthy Workplace Council/Towers Perrin Inc.

On its website, the Canadian

Centre for Occupational Health and

Safety (CCOHS) states, “There is

a strong connection between the

health and well being of people

and their work environments. When

people feel valued, respected and

satisfied in their jobs and work in

safe, healthy environments, they are

more likely to be more productive

and committed to their work. When

the workplace is unsafe, stressful

or unhealthy, ultimately both the

organization and the employees are

hurt. Everyone can benefit from a

healthy workplace.”

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Message from the president

“Let’s Talk” a guide to resolving workplace conflicts

Description: This guide demonstrates effective techniques, skills and attitudes, for identifying and addressing conflict among co-workers. For more tips on workplace conflict resolution visit alis.alberta.ca/tips

Contact: Alberta Learning Information Service www.alis.gov.ab.ca/pdf/cshop/letstalk.pdf

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Website

Description: The goal of this website is to make information, tools and resources easily available that will help employees, employers and practitioners participate in making their workplaces healthy and safe. Bringing Health to Work...help-ing all to thrive and benefit - employees, employers, families, communities and governments.

• National Dosimitry Service: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/radiation/dosim/index-eng.php

• WHIMIS: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/whmis-simdut/index-eng.php

Contact: www.ccohs.ca/healthyworkplaces/

Government of Alberta Employment and Immigration Website

Description: Gateway to occupational health and safety information for Alberta’s workers and employers.

Contact: http://employment.alberta.ca/whs/worksafely/index.asp

Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Strategies for Success

Format: Webinar on Demand

Description: Webinar participants will learn about mental health protective fac-tors and on how to take care of both ourselves and others in the workplace. You will learn to recognize risk factors including conflicting tasks, work overload and unreasonable work pace. Discover how skill discretion, decision authority, perceived fairness and leveraging your workplace’s social support network could help your teams build a more mentally healthy workplace.

Contact: http://employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PUB_vah001.pdf

Resources for a Healthy Workplace

The internet will provide you with a variety of resources to support developing a healthy workplace. Following are some examples:


Message from the registrarMessage from the presidentSeasonal Influenza

Edmonton... This fall, the Alberta government will offer a free seasonal influenza vaccine to all Albertans six months and older. Immunization can be obtained through public health clinics and some physician offices and pharmacists beginning in October. “This is something Alberta has been working toward for a number of years,” said Ron Liepert, Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness. “It is a valuable investment in strengthening the public health system in Alberta, and is the best way of protecting Albertans from seasonal influenza viruses that we see every year.”

Separate from the seasonal influenza vaccine, the province is also working on its plan to immunize Albertans against the H1N1 influenza virus sometime this fall. Details on that immunization program will be announced when available.

“Immunization continues to be our best defense against influenza,” said Dr. André Corriveau, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “Whether you have underlying medical conditions that put you at higher risk of developing influenza-related complications or may be in contact with someone who does, it is important for all Albertans to get their

flu shot to reduce transmission of the virus.”

Additionally, individuals 65 years and over and those who are at high risk because of certain health problems are strongly advised to get the pneumococcal immunization as it may be beneficial in the prevention of both pneumonia and influenza-related diseases.

Clinic dates and locations are currently in the planning stage and Alberta Health Services will be announcing details in September.

Albertans eligible for free seasonal influenza vaccineUniversal coverage to begin in October

Influenza Vaccinations

If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to roll up your sleeves for the flu shot. The best time to receive the influenza vaccine each year is in the fall, but it’s still effective even if you put off getting the shot until later in the season. Influenza results in an average of 20,000 hospitalizations and 4,000 deaths each year and places increased pressure on our healthcare system. Getting immunized is the best way to prevent catching the flu.

It is important for health care workers (HCWs) to be immunized against influenza to help reduce the rate of transmission to high-risk individuals in health care settings.

Speak to your health care provider, pharmacist, or local health unit about getting the vaccine and staying healthy this season. Find a clinic near you. For more information on immunization, check the National Advisory Committee on Immunization website.

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/2007/index-eng.html


Influenza FAQ

What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) that is caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person through sneezing and coughing, and sometimes through objects that have been sneezed or coughed upon. Influenza is often mistakenly used to describe other illnesses like colds or ‘stomach flu’.

What are the symptoms of influenza?• Fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or

higher that starts suddenly. • A dry cough that can last for

weeks. • Headache, pain in legs and

lower back. • Feel weak and tired. • Young children may also

experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

How is seasonal influenza different from H1N1?There are many strains of influenza circulating each year during the influenza season, and most people have some degree of immunity from previous exposure to related strains. The yearly influenza vaccine provides protection

against the three most common strains identified during the previous season.

H1N1 is an entirely new strain of the influenza virus to which people do not have any immunity. Plans are being developed to immunize Albertans with an H1N1 vaccine sometime this fall.

How can influenza be prevented?• Get the seasonal influenza

vaccine every year. • Wash your hands often with

soap and warm water or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand cleanser.

• Cover your cough and sneezes with your arm or a tissue.

• Stay home and rest when you are sick.

Who should receive seasonal influenza vaccine?• All Albertans six months and

older are recommended to have the influenza vaccine.

• Influenza vaccines are not licensed for children younger than six months of age.

• Some children may require two doses of vaccine. The public health nurse will determine the number of doses your child requires at the time of the clinic appointment.

Talk to a public health nurse or doctor before getting this vaccine, if:• you are sick with something

more serious than a cold; • you have severe allergies to

any part of the vaccine; • you are severely allergic to

any foods, drugs, bee stings, etc.; or

• you have a weakened immune system.

For more information:Call your local public health office or Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408-5465.


Message from the registrarMessage from the presidentSeasonal Influenza

For more information on Alberta’s influenza immunization program, and other vaccines included in the province’s routine immunization program, please visit www.health.alberta.ca and click on Health Information, then immunization.

Or, visit Health Link Alberta at www.healthlinkalberta.ca or call toll-free at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).

Source: Government of Alberta News Release, July 23, 2009

H1N1 Influenza Information from Health Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/influenza/pp-faq-eng.php

What is the difference between influenza, a cold, or stomach upset?

Description/Symptoms

Respiratory infection

influenza Common Cold Stomach upset

Gastrointestinal infection

Usually high with sudden onset and lasts three to four days

Influenza A or B

Note: H1N1 influenza is a type of Influenza A

Sometimes

Many different kinds of viruses such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, etc.

Virus involved Norovirus (Norwalk-like viruses) is the most common

Fever Rarely

Usually, can be severe RarelyHeadache Sometimes

Usually and often RarelyChills, aches, pains

Common

Sometimes SometimesLoss of appetite Frequently - usually nau-sea, vomiting and diarrhea occur as well

Usually SometimesCough Rarely

Sometimes SometimesSore throat Rarely

Sometimes UsuallySniffles orsneezes

Rarely

Usually - tiredness may last two or three weeks or more

RarelyExtremetiredness

Sometimes

Usually NeverInvolves wholebody

Stomach and bowel only

Yes More gradualSymptoms appearquickly

Yes

Pneumonia, kidney failure, swelling of the brain and death

Sinus infection or ear infection

Complications Dehydration

yearly vaccine covers two influenza A strains and one influenza B strain

Vaccine for N1H1 influenza is not yet available

No vaccine availableVaccine No vaccine available

Source: Alberta Health and Wellness, Public Health Division Influenza Self-Care: It’s In Your Hands May 2009

Note: A stomach upset is sometimes incorrectly called the “stomach flu”. There is no such illness as “stomach flu.” As noted in the chart, stomach upsets are caused by viruses and other micro-oganisms but not by the influenza virus.


What is the risk of bloodborne pathogens (e.g., hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV) being transmitted through aerosols generated during the use of an ultrasonic scaler or high-speed dental drill?

A visible spray is created during the use of rotary dental and surgical instruments (e.g., handpieces, ultrasonic scalers) and air-water syringes. This spray contains primarily a large-particle spatter of water, saliva, blood, microorganisms, and other debris. This spatter travels only a short distance and settles out quickly, landing either on the floor, nearby operatory surfaces, the dental health care personnel providing care, or the patient. This spatter can commonly be seen on faceshields, protective eyewear, and other surfaces immediately after the dental procedure, but after a short time it may dry clear and not be easily detected. The spray may also contain some aerosol. Aerosols take considerable energy to generate, consist of particles less than 10 microns in diameter, and are not typically visible to the naked eye. Aerosols can remain airborne for extended periods of time and may be inhaled. Aerosols should not be confused with the large-particle spatter that makes up the bulk of the spray from handpieces and ultrasonic scalers. To prevent contact with splashes and spatter, dental health care personnel should position patients properly and make appropriate use of barriers (e.g., faceshields, surgical masks, gowns), rubber dams, and high-velocity air evacuation.

Although it is known that bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through mucous membrane exposure, there are no known instances of a bloodborne pathogen being transmitted by an aerosol in a clinical setting. In studies conducted in dental operatories and hemodialysis centers, hepatitis B surface antigen could not be detected in the air during the treatment of hepatitis B carriers, including during procedures known to generate aerosols. This suggests that detection of HIV in aerosols would also be uncommon, since the concentration of HIV in blood is generally lower that that of HBV. Finally, detection of HIV in an aerosol would not necessarily mean that HIV is readily transmissible by this route. In the health care setting, the major risks of HIV infection are blood contact due to percutaneous injuries and, to a lesser extent, mucous membrane and skin contact. The possibility that HIV may be transmitted via aerosolized blood must be considered theoretical at this time.

Source: www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/infectioncontrol/faq/aerosols.htm

You’ve been asking

Standard Precautions incorporate the major features of Universal Precautions in that they are designed for the care of all patients regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infection status. This term has gradually replaced the term Universal Precautions in most health care settings. Because the principles of Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions are virtually identical, Universal Precautions will now be referred to as Standard Precautions in dental settings.

In addition, the Center for Disease Control provides this valuable resource:

www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/bbp/Exp_to_Blood.pdf

Registries

Better Patient Information. Better Care Decisions.

The Provincial Provider Registry what providers should know

With the development of new technology, both public and private sectors have learned to change the way they operate. They make use of a broad range of products designed to help their businesses run more smoothly. Alberta Health and Wellness is no exception. The Provincial Provider Registry is an important tool that will enhance business and administrative practices and improve health services in Alberta.

The Provincial Provider Registry

Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) has started collecting and storing core information about every regulated health service provider in the province through the Provincial Provider Registry (PPR). This includes information such as: name, date of birth, gender, license or registration number, credentials, practice status, and conditions and specializations.

Why is AHW collecting this information?

The information is used to develop a single, combined registry of accredited and regulated health service providers in Alberta. The goal is to accurately and uniquely identify each health service provider whenever data is entered into the Alberta Netcare Electronic Health Record (EHR). As a key component of Alberta Netcare, the PPR contributes to the seamless sharing of patient health information, resulting in increased patient safety and better patient care.

Why is the PPR project being undertaken?

Alberta is one of many Canadian provinces that is moving toward better management and integration of health data and information. The PPR will support the information management process in the Alberta Healthcare system and allow for:

Provider authorization and authentication The PPR will enable systems such as Alberta Netcare, as well as Alberta Health and Wellness billing and Alberta Health Services to validate provider information.

A centralized source of truth The PPR will act as a single source of up-to-date information from all of the professional colleges. This information will be available to Alberta Health Services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

E�ective health workforce planning The up-to-date information about provider specialties will be valuable to Alberta Health and Wellness for provincial health workforce planning. The PPR will allow AHW to monitor trends in the health workforce, such as aging professionals or pending shortages in certain specialties or skills.

The Health Service Provider Identi�er Currently in Alberta’s health system, there are multiple records and means of identifying individuals, depending on the data source. For example, a single health service provider may have a practitioner identi�cation number; a billing number, a college registration number, an association

membership number, as well as various business addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. There may also be di�erent name con�gurations for the same provider.

The goal of the PPR is to ultimately assign a single, unique identi�cation number called a Health Service Provider Identi�er (HSPID) to every health service provider in the province, which will remain with each individual regardless of changes in name, address, work location or licensing.

What are the Bene�ts of the PPR?

providers are licensed to practice.

verify the authority to process bills without delays.

provider information will facilitate authorization for access to Alberta Netcare.

security and privacy.

and human resource activities.

requirements to reply to queries from Alberta Health Services and workplaces.

Who is authorized to access the PPR?

The Health Professions Act (HPA) regulates the information that Alberta Health and Wellness collects about health service providers on the Minister’s behalf. This includes the PPR. The HPA requires that information is viewed in the minimum detail necessary and only for authorized purposes, including health planning, management, and

policy development.

Authorized access may include:

to verify a provider’s scope of practice;

management, ensuring appropriate education programming and supply of quali�ed professionals, and establishing the health profession regulatory framework;

their members’ information; and

necessary to provide a health service.

What about the privacy and security of provider information?

Privacy and security regulations and safeguards are in place to ensure that users will only be authorized for appropriate data access. Access and controls will be applied through

permissions that restrict access to particular data views. In short, only people with a legitimate “need-to-know” will have access, and only to the speci�c kinds of information they require.

The PPR employs modern security technologies like encryption and includes auditing to protect the con�dentiality of provider data. Privacy and security standards for this project will mirror the considerable protection a�orded to patient information.

Who is involved in the PPR project?

Planning of the PPR has been guided by the Alberta Provider Registry Working Group in consultation with Alberta Health Services and professional colleges. PPR implementation involves the colleges of regulated providers and the sta� of Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Netcare.

How is this information collected?

The colleges of regulated professionals are considered to be the most trusted and accurate sources of heath service provider information. Therefore, college databases are used as the primary source of information. This participation has been required by ministerial proclamation.

Can providers refuse to have their information shared with the PPR?

are required to collect the demographic, education, training, and practise information of their members. Colleges may have various policies to address situations in which members fail to provide such information.

is able to request heath service provider information from colleges. It is under this authority that the PPR is gathering this information.

What should providers do next?

The PPR project is an important initiative, and health service providers should stay involved by ensuring their college and employer records have complete, accurate and up-to-date core information.

For additional information about the Provincial Provider Registry and how regulated health service providers and their colleges will be involved, please visit the Alberta Health and Wellness website: www.health.alberta.ca/professionals/provider-registry.html


In Person Learning Opportunities

October 7, 2009

EDMOnTOn & REMOTE SITES ThROuGhOuT ALBERTAProvince Wide Videoconference

transmission of Infectious DiseasesSpeaker: Dr. Lynora SaxingerContact: CRDHA Phone: (780) 465-1756 orToll Free: 1-877-465-1756See registration flyer: www.crdha.ca

October 15, 2009

EDMOnTOnAcid erosion from Liquids and crystal MethSpeaker: Susan IsaacContact: U of A Dental Hygiene AlumniPhone: Vi (780) 492-2896 orToll Free: 1-800-661-2593Register: On-line www.ualberta.ca/alumni/dhaacecourse

November 2, 2009

cALGARY & REMOTE SITES ThROuGhOuT ALBERTAProvince Wide Videoconference

OsteopororsisSpeaker: Dr. David HanleyContact:: CRDHA Phone: (780) 465-1756 orToll Free: 1-877-465-1756See registration flyer: www.crdha.ca

November 26, 2009

EDMOnTOn & REMOTE SITES ThROuGhOuT ALBERTAProvince Wide Videoconference

What the evidence Shows: A review of products for client or professional useSpeaker: Joan LeakeyContact: CRDHA Phone: (780) 465-1756 orToll Free: 1-877-465-1756See registration flyer www.crdha.ca

April 29, 2010

cALGARYPre-event crDHA Annual continuing competence event• Self Assessment Workshop• Practice Makes Perfect Contact: CRDHAPhone: (780) 465-1756 orToll Free: 1-877-465-1756 orRegistration information available in the Fall

April 30 - May 1, 2010

cALGARYcrDHA Annual continuingcompetence eventSpotlight on Why?Contact: CRDHAPhone: (780) 465-1756 orToll Free: 1-877-465-1756 orRegistration information available in the Fall.

U of A Continuing Dental EducationEDMOnTOn, u of A

clinical Orthodontic ProceduresA clinical course for rDA & rDH

Theory Examinations December 02, 2009 Deadline Aug 26, 2009

Clinical Course September 25 - 27, 2009 Deadline August 26, 2009

Contact: Tara West Phone: (780) 492-5391 Email: [email protected]

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen; Sedation/Analgesia in Dental Practice

December 5, 2009

Contact: Tara West Phone: 780-492-5391 Email: [email protected]

business in Dentistry certificate Program

http://execed.bus.ualberta.ca/ Dentistry/default.htm

Contact: Tara West Phone: 780-492-5391 Email: [email protected]

continuing Competence


Online Learning

Monitoring Medication use in Older Adultswww.nursingcenter.com/pdf.asp?AID=835834

The Beers criteria can be used in identifying medication-related risk. Eligibility for CRDHA CCP Credit under review.

national Dental Hygiene Certification Board Practice Examinationwww.ndhcb.ca/en/prep_test.php

Take the NDHCB Practice Examination to review the entry to practice competencies. Candidates will get a score report at the end of the test and will be able to compare their answers to the correct answers. Approved for 2 CRDHA CCP credits: Program Credit Code CHO1a

College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA) Jurisprudence ExaminationThe CRDHA Jurisprudence on-line open book examination is an

opportunity for existing CRDHA members to increase their knowledge of the legislation governing dental hygiene practice in Alberta. Approved for 2 CRDHA CCP credits: Program Credit Code CHO1a

For an application to write the examination, contact CRDHA office: (780) 465-1756 or Toll Free 1-877-465-1756

Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA): A Healthy Workplacewww.cdha.ca > Members only Login required

The A Healthy Workplace course provides a valuable tool for developing or reinforcing occupational health and safety standards so that work environments continuously improve for dental hygienists. CDHA also offers a variety of other courses. Approved for 5 CRDHA CCP credits: Program Credit Code CH02b

American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)www.adha.org/CE_courses/index.html

ADHA offers 21 online on a wide variety of topics, available for a fee or free of charge. Eligible for 2 CRDHA Continuing Competence Program (CCP) credits

Dimensions of Dental Hygienehttps://ce.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/courses.asp

Access a variety of on-line courses. Here you’ll find 2 and 4 credit continuing education courses written by world class educators and researchers with you, the practicing dental hygienist in mind. From oral cancer detection to the evolving technology of amorphous calcium phosphate to pain control during periodontal scaling and root planning, Dimensions CE covers timely and relevant topics in a clear and concise manner. Eligibility for CRDHA CCP credit determined on a course by course basis.

Members may participate in self directed study continuing competence activities including on-line learning, audio-tape, video or CD-Rom formats. To be eligible for program credit hours, self-study activities must include:

(a) clearly defined learning objectives,(b) supporting literature references,(c) post-course examination which adequately evaluates

the participant’s comprehension,(d) direct feedback of the examination results by the

sponsor to the participant (Evidence of successful completion of this examination must be included with the CCP Credit Request Form), and

(e) the self directed study course provider should be an approved American Dental Association (ADA)

Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) provider or have Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) or equivalent.

Program credits are granted according to recommendations made by the course provider, the publisher or the Competence Committee, with consideration given to the amount of time necessary to cover the material and to take the examination. Assignment of program credits will not include the additional time the registrant takes to study or review the materials.

The CRDHA Continuing Competence Program Rule 9.1.3 Self Directed Study states:


Alberta Dental Hygiene Study ClubsEnhance your continuing competence learning opportunities through participation in a Dental Hygiene Study Club.

CRDHA has a directory of established study clubs – there might be one in your area. CRDHA has printed resources to help you start a study club.

For more information contact:Darlene Fraser Member Services Coordinator780-465-1756 or Toll Free 1-877-465-1756 [email protected]

2009 - 2010 CDDS SPEAKERS

Registration: 8am Metropolitan Centre

Friday, Sept. 11/09 Dr. Lorne Lavine Going paperless, digital ra-

diography and the high-tech practice

Friday, Oct. 23/09 Dr. Bill Blatchford Practice Management

Friday, Nov. 20/09 Dr. Howard C.Tenenbaum Management and preven-

tion of acute post-treatment pain and the pain-spectrum. Novel Approaches to the management of periodontitis

Friday, Dec. 11/09 Dr. Daniel Haas Sedation

Friday, Jan. 8/10 Dr. Jim Gutmann Endodontics

Friday, Feb. 19/10 Dr. Avishai Sadan Implants (Sponsored by

NobelBiocare)

Friday, Mar. 19/10 Dr. Gregg Kinzer Prosthodontics

Friday, April ?/10 Mini-Lecture and Exhibitor Day

Contact Jill at Calgary and District Dental Society

Phone: 403 239-1465 or [email protected]

CRDHA receives many positive comments and suggestions about the continuing competence sessions it offers. We also receive questions about the selection of topics, course locations and dates.

Typically, topics at these sessions relate to evidence based dental hygiene practice and are presented by experts in their fields. Topics are selected based on feedback from members and to meet the goals determined by Council. Locations are selected according to the safety, accessibility, availability and hosting costs of the venue. Dates for sessions are determined by speaker and room availablity.

These continuing competence opportunities sponsored by CRDHA are provided on a cost recovery basis. Increasing costs of room rentals, audio-visual equipment and speaker fees affect the number of courses that CRDHA can offer as well as the cost of registration fees for events. To continue offering a wide variety of courses in various locations, CRDHA needs the support and attendance at sessions by members.

October/November 2009

Read your mail and your CRDHA In Touch newsletter. Participate in member surveys and/or member consultations to provide your input to CRDHA Council. Participate in the CRDHA Annual Continuing Competence Event in Calgary, April 29 – May 1, 2010.Visit the CRDHA website www.crdha.caContact CRDHA with your questions. Toll Free telephone: 1-877-465-1756

Keep Updated About Your Profession

Fall 2009 Continuing Competence Opportunities

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER EARLY to ensure that an appropriate facility is arranged. Registration could be limited at some videoconference locations. Registration is on a first come – first served basis.

Courses are eligible for Continuing Competence Program Credit.

Courses are open to CRDHA members; other guests may attend if space allows. See inside for: Province-wide Videoconference

The Transmission of Infectious Diseases October 7, 2009 Dr. Lynora Saxinger

Osteoporosis November 2, 2009 Dr. David Hanley

What the Evidence Shows: A review of products for client or professional use

November 26, 2009 Joan Leakey


Spotlight on

April 30 & May 1, 2010With Pre-Event April 29, 2010

Deerfoot InnCalgary, Alberta

Why?CRDHA Annual Continuing Competence Event

This 3 day continuing competence

conference and Trends and Technology

Tradeshow is presented by the College of

Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta,

providing a forum for over 400 registered

dental hygienists, educators and industry

experts.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?• learn about topics that are relevant to your

dental hygiene practice

• network and collaborate with other participants locally and regionally

• earn valuable continuing competence program credits

Online registration coming soonwww.crdha.ca

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:• Presentations

• Workshops (a limited attendance, pre-registration required)

• Trends and Technology Tradeshow

• Council Reception and Award Luncheon

• Breakfasts, lunches and refreshment breaks on Friday and Saturday

Don’t miss this popular event!


Websites to Visit

Halton Health Serviceswww.halton.ca/health/services/dental/hoho.cfm

The Halton Health Services has information which is targeted to long-term care homes, hospitals, community nursing agencies, dental hygienists, dentists, family caregivers and other healthcare providers.

Access Assessment Tools • Oral Assessment Tool • Daily Oral Care Plan • Explanation of Indicators A tool to

assist staff when providing an oral assessment.

• Dementia Reference Tool

Access resources that teach staff how to perform daily oral careYou may access the following Halton Region oral care presentations to help educate staff that care for long-term care individuals:

• Basic Oral Care - K.I.S.S • Dysphagia: Oral health care tips

for individuals that have difficulty swallowing

• Palliative End Stage Care • Dementia Care • Dry Mouth: Managing Xerostomia

(Hypo- salivation) • Diabetes: Managing oral care for

the elderly diabetic • Oral Pathology Basics: common

mouth sores in the elderly• Tooth Abscess: Recognizing a tooth

abscess • Cancer Care: Mucositis • Denture Care • Tips, Facts and Myths - Community

dwelling seniors presentation • Oral Health Products and Tips

Alberta Pandemic Emergency Responsehttp://aema.alberta.ca/documents/ema/Business_Pandemic_checklist_final.pdf

In the event of a pandemic influenza, businesses will play an important role in maintaining basic services. Alberta Pandemic Emergency Response website has a checklist to help reduce the negative impact an influenza pandemic may have on your organization. The checklist, which could be adapted to your office setting, identifies specific activities businesses can do now to prepare for this or any other emergency.

1. Plan for the impact of a pandemic on your business

2. Plan for the impact of a pandemic on your employees and customers

3. Establish policies to be implemented during a pandemic

4. Allocate resources to protect your employees and customers during a pandemic

5. Communicate to and educate your employees

6. Coordinate with external organizations and help your community

American Dental Association

Evidence Based Clinical Recommendations for Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride

www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/reports/report_fluoride.pdf

www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/reports/report_fluoride_exec.pdf

Evidence Based Clinical Recommendations for Use of Pit and Fissure Sealantswww.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/sealants.asp

www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/reports/report_sealants_summary.pdf

Caries Risk Assessment Formwww.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/caries.asp

American Academy of Periodontology

The American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Periodontology Editors’ Consensus: Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease www.joponline.org/doi/pdf/10.1902/jop.2009.097001?cookieSet=1

Guidelines for the management of patients with periodontal diseases.American Academy of Periodontologywww.perio.org/resources-products/pdf/management.pdf

Business ChecklistIn the event of a pandemic influenza, businesses will play an important role in maintaining basic services. Here is a checklist to help reduce the negative impact an influenza pandemic may have on your organization. The following checklist identifies specific activities businesses can do now to prepare for this or any other emer-gency.

1. Plan for the impact of a pandemic on your business:

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Identify a pandemic coordinator and/or team with defined roles and responsibilities for pre-paredness and response planning. The plan-ning process should include input from labour representatives

Identify essential employees and other critical inputs (e.g. raw materials, suppliers, sub-contractor services/ products, and logistics) required to maintain business operations by location and function during a pandemic.

Train and prepare ancillary workforce (e.g. con-tractors, employees in other job titles/descrip-tions, retirees).

Develop and plan for scenarios likely to result in an increase or decrease in demand for your products and/or services during a pandemic.

Determine potential impact of a pandemic on company business financials using multiple pos-sible scenarios that affect different product lines and/or production sites.

Find up-to-date, reliable pandemic informa-tion from community, public health, emergency management, and other sources and make sustainable links.


notice Board

Office of Admissions

Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Undergraduate Programs

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

University of Alberta

3028 Dentistry-Pharmacy Centre, Edmonton Alberta Canada T6G 2N8

Telephone: (780) 492-1319 Fax: (780) 492-7536

E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.dent.ualberta.ca

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

INTERVIEWERS FOR THE 2010 DENTAL HYGIENE CLASS

The Department of Dentistry is beginning to make arrangements for conducting approximately 80-100

interviews for the 2010 dental hygiene diploma applicants. If you are interested in volunteering as an

interviewer, please contact the Department of Dentistry Admission Office at (780) 492-1319 by December

1, 2009.

Without the valuable support of volunteer interviewers we would not be able to have an interview process

for prospective students. You possibly have the most insight into the suitability of candidates, so we urge

you to volunteer a few hours to help assess potential students. The results of an interview can have

significant influence on a candidate’s placement in a class of 52 students.

In preparation for selecting the 2010 year two class, the Department of Dentistry will be holding an

Interview Training Workshop on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for all

interviewers. The University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program participates in the Canadian Dental

Association interview. In the interest of reducing variance among the teams, we ask all volunteer

interviewers to attend the Interview Training Workshop.

The admission interview dates have been scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010 and Saturday, March

20, 2010 of which one, or both dates, may be selected. In addition, a limited number of interviews may be

scheduled in May or June.

Your assistance is most appreciated by the Admissions Committee.

FACuLtY OF MEDiCinE AnD DEntiStRYuniVERSitY OF ALBERtA

intERViEWERS FOR tHE 2010 DEntAL HYGiEnE CLASS

The Department of Dentistry is beginning to make arrangements for conducting approximately 80-100 interviews for the 2010 dental hygiene diploma applicants. If you are interested in volunteering as aninterviewer, please contact the Department of Dentistry Admission Office at (780) 492-1319 by December 1, 2009.

Without the valuable support of volunteer interviewers we would not be able to have an interview process for prospective students. You possibly have the most insight into the suitability of candidates, so we urge you to volunteer a few hours to help assess potential students. The results of an interview can have significant influence on a candidate’s placement in a class of 52 students.

In preparation for selecting the 2010 year two class, the Department of Dentistry will be holding an Interview Training Workshop on Saturday, Feb-ruary 6, 2010 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for all interviewers. The University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program participates in the Canadian DentalAssociation interview. In the interest of reducing variance among the teams, we ask all volunteer interviewers to attend the Interview Training Workshop.

The admission interview dates have been scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010 and Saturday, March 20, 2010 of which one, or both dates, may be selected. In addition, a limited number of interviews may bescheduled in May or June. Your assistance is most appreciated by the Admissions Committee.

Dental Hygiene Undergraduate ProgramsFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry

University of Alberta3028 Dentistry-Pharmacy Centre, Edmonton Alberta Canada T6G 2N8

Telephone: (780) 492-1319 Fax: (780) 492-7536E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.dent.ualberta.ca

Registration of Dental Radiography Equipment

Under the Health Professions Act, registered dental hygienists can provide their services in a wider variety of settings than ever before. Owning and operating a dental hygiene practice may include ownership of dental radiography equipment, including lasers used for periodontal therapies or bleaching procedures.

Pursuant to the Radiation Protection Act, all dental radiography equipment, including digital radiography systems and Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, are designated as “radiation equipment” that must be registered prior to use. Failure to be in possession of a valid registration certificate prior to the operation of your radiation equipment is a contravention of the Radiation Protection Act. In accordance with the Act, the penalty for this offence is a maximum fine of $15,000 and/or six months imprisonment. Operation of unregistered radiation equipment would also be considered unprofessional conduct under the Health Professions Act.

If you have made arrangements to purchase or acquire radiation equipment for use in your dental hygiene practice, you must contact the CRDHA office for further information about the equipment inspection process and registration with the designated Radiation Health Administrative Organization.


noteworthy

CRDHA Award for Leadership in DH III Recipient: Carolyn Kapiczowski

This award recognizes the recipient’s contribution to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession within the context of educational and volunteer activities in the dental hygiene program.

Student Award of MeritRecipient: Carolyn Kapiczowski

This award recognizes the recipient’s individual’s professionalism, leadership and team spirit.

Gold Scholarship Recipient: Karley Kinsella

This award recognizes the recipient attaining the highest academic standing of her class in the dental hygiene program.

Silver ScholarshipRecipient: Gabriella Panaro

This award recognizes a high level of academic excellence in the dental hygiene program.

CRDHA Endowed Scholarship for Degree Specialization 2008Recipient: Jodie Gare

This award is awarded annually to a student with superior academic achievement who is completing the fourth year of studies in the BSc Dental Hygiene Specialization degree program. Recipient will be selected on the basis of leadership qualities as demonstrated through community involvement and extracurricular activities and on academic standing

40th Anniversary AwardRecipient: Rena-Dee Schafers

This award is awarded to a student entering the last year of study or convocating from the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Specialization Degree Completion Program who has practiced dental hygiene in the province of Alberta for a minimum of three years. Selection based on demonstrated leadership in the community or profession, commitment to life-long learning, and exemplary practice as a dental hygienist.

Carolyn Kapiczowski and Shirley Smith, CRDHA Councillor AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN DH III

Carolyn Kapiczowski and Brenda Murray, CRDHA PresidentSTUDENT AWARD OF MERIT

Karley Kinsella and Shirley Smith, CRDHA Councillor - GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

Gabriella Panaro and Shirley Smith, CRDHA CouncillorSILVER SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to all

recipients!


the informed Entrepreneur: A Primer for the Business of Dental Hygiene

CRDHA members have asked for a resource about planning for and operating an independent dental hygiene practice. Do you have questions such as:

• What do I need to know about the business?• How should I structure my practice?• How do I address some day-to-day operational issues?• How do I finance this business?• What other resources are out there?

It is our pleasure to make this manual: The Informed Entrepreneur: A Primer for the Business of Dental Hygiene available for purchase for CRDHA members on a cost recovery basis.

Please send me ___________ copy(s) of the manual which is priced at $40.00 (forty dollars) per copy.

My cheque or money order in the amount of $____________ is enclosed. (please print)

CRDHA ID #

Name

Mailing Address

Phone (H): Phone (W):

Email:

Employment Handbook for Dental Hygienists

Have you wondered about overtime pay, general or statutory holidays, vacation entitlements, or pre-employment interview representations? The Employment Handbook for Dental Hygienists will walk you through employment issues, contract and self-employment facts, and legal workplace requirements. The Handbook is available at the cost recovery price of $20.00.

To receive a copy of the Employment Handbook for Dental Hygienists mail a cheque or money order for $20.00 and the completed form below to the CRDHA office.

CRDHA #206, 8657-51 AvenueEdmonton AB T6E 6A8

Please send me ___________ copy(s) of the manual which is priced at $20.00 (twenty dollars) per copy.

My cheque or money order in the amount of $____________ is enclosed. (please print)

CRDHA ID #

Name

Mailing Address

Phone (H): Phone (W):

Email:

CRDHA is pleased to provide two resources for purchase: The Informed Entrepreneur: A Primer for the Business of Dental Hygiene and The Employment Handbook for Dental Hygienists.

Moving? change of name and Address notification

The Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation requires that members of the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA) ensure that their mailing address is always current. Incorrect or out of date addresses can lead to missed mailings which may include important notices and documents. S. 31(1) of the Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation requires that members must provide a home address, telephone number, email address and fax (if applicable) when there are any changes to the information or at the request of the Registrar. Name changes must be submitted in writing. Address changes are best submitted in writing and should include the following information:

Registrants are welcome to copy or cut out this name/address change card and use it to submit a name change or address change. Please contact the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta if you require further information.

Telephone: Toll Free (Alberta) 1-877-465-1756 Fax: (780) 440-0544 or email: [email protected]

Name (in full) CRDHA ID Number

New Name (in full) Old Address

New Address Home Phone Email

Effective Date Signature


Registration FeesRegistration Fee: $180 Full-time Student fee: $ 70

CE Credit10 hours CE

Topics include: Infection Prevention and Control Standards Lumps and Bumps: Oral Pathology in the Real World Various scientific sessions including:

National and Provincial Updates; Ethical Dilemmas in Dental Public Health; Oral Health Status of Alberta Schoolchildren; cur-rent fluoride recommendations

Key Speakers: Dr. Trey Petty, Calgary Dr. Steve Patterson, Dental Public Health Centre, U of A Dr. Peter Cooney, Chief Dental Officer, Canada

For More InformationTara West

Continuing Dental Education

780-492-5391 [email protected]

Value-added Healthcare: Dental Public Health Contributions to Albertan’s Health, Safety & Well-being

11th Alberta Dental Public Health Conference

October 29-30, 2009 Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Calgary, AB

More information and registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.dent.ualberta.ca/ContinuingEducation.cfm

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

Rate: $159/night

Book Directly: 403-291-0107

Abstracts/Displays/AwardsSee website for details on scientific abstract submissions,

display opportunities and award nominations

Registration Fees*Early Bird deadline: Sept 25/09

Early Bird Regular Dentists $160 $180 Hygienists $120 $140 Assistants $70 $90

Exactly what kind of early orthodontic treatment should be done and when? Answers to these questions depend upon a sound diagnosis and appropriate treatment based upon good scientific evidence. This full day presentation will focus on the types of early orthodontic treatment which can and should be performed in either the primary or the mixed dentition. Specifically the course will cover:

a) a format for diagnosis and treatment planning b) a philosophy for early orthodontic treatment c) management of posterior crossbites in the primary and

mixed dentition d) management of anterior crossbites including skeletal Class

III malocclusions in the primary and/or mixed dentition e) management of the perimeter plane of space

For InformationTara West

Continuing Dental Education

780-492-5391 [email protected]

“Early Orthodontic Treatment: An Evidence Based Approach” David Kennedy BDS, MSD, FRCD (C)

Alberta Pediatric Dentistry Endowed Lectureship

Saturday, October 17, 2009 9am - 4pm University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.dent.ualberta.ca/ContinuingEducation.cfm

Dr. Kennedy’s academic background includes two Masters of Science in Dentistry degrees, one in pediatric dentistry and the other in orthodontics. He

lectures internationally and has over 40 publications.

CE Credit5.5 hrs

**Contributors to the Endowed Lectureship can

attend this lecture at no cost. Registration is still

required.

H a v e y o u c o N s i d e r e d t H e

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A personal disability insurance policy will protect you from the financial hazards from an accident or illness with no risk to you of...

• the contract being cancelled by the insurer:

• any provision of the contract being altered;

• the premiums being increased.

We can explain the differences between the CDHA & CDSPI (group employee plan) and an individual policy. We will design a program specific to your individual needs.

Nancy McKenzie, rHuSuite 102, 718 - 12 Avenue SWCalgary, AB T2R 0H7Tel 403 .265 .5681Cel 403 .612 .87721 .877 .217 .1303Email: [email protected]

April 15th–17th, 2010 Vancouver, BC Canada

Pacific Dental Conference

www.pdconf.com

...at the Vancouver Convention Centre!

Join us next yearJoin us next year

• Lunch & exhibit hall reception included in registration fee• Over 500 exhibitor booths in a new exhibit hall• Up to 12.5 hours of CE credits• Celebrate National Dental Hygienists week with colleagues• Online hotel reservations now available

Online registration begins October 15th, 2009. Keep informed by visiting our website and sign-up for the attendee e-newsletter at...

Make Vancouver your spring destination for CE learning and holiday experience! Get CE credits during three days of lectures and hands-on courses; enjoy the largest two day dental tradeshow in Canada featuring all the newest equipment and products.Shopping, hotels, restaurants and breath-taking Stanley Park are all within blocks of the new spacious Vancouver Convention Centre. Experience the Pacific Dental Conference in the springtime.

April 15–172010

new dates for 2009/2010 Academic Year:

LECtuRESOct 24, 2009 Instrument Options for Advanced Perio

InstrumentationFeb 27, 2010 Implementing a Periodontal Hygiene Program

WORKSHOPSnov 21, 2009 Advanced Perio Hand Instrumentation - The

BasicsMar 20, 2010 Advanced Perio Hand Instrumentation - FurcationsApr 24, 2010 Instrument Sharpening – The Cutting Edge

Also offering private in office lectures and workshops.

For more information or to register please call Bonnie Hoath at (403) 710-8435 (day), (403) 254-9421 (eve)

or visit www.periodimensions.com

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College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta206, 8657 51 Avenue NWEdmonton, AB T6E 6A8

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