THE STU DE N T I SS U E
ELAINE POWELL, RDH, Director of Regulatory Compliance Program, Dentalcorp
JAIME ROBERTSON, RDH, Manager of Regulatory Compliance Program, Dentalcorp
DENTISTRY IN A TIME OF COVID:
What to Expect in the “New Normal” Dentistry has faced more challenges in the last six months than in any similar span of time in history. A torrent of information about COVID-19 has overwhelmed not only practice teams, but all of society. Patients and dental team members alike have concerns about the safety of providing and receiving oral health care. Variations in infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards between the provincial regulatory bodies and public health authorities have sown further confusion. Every day, new information becomes available and more research is released. As a result, it seems Canada’s Chief
Public Health Officer’s recommendations change day-by-day. Oral health professionals have had to learn to live and work in a state of uncertainty. While we cannot be sure of what the future holds, certain things have become evident in 2020. We have highlighted a few things you can expect as you embark on your new career in the COVID-19 era of dentistry. Heightened IPAC protocols and procedures For those who have been in the profession for many years, we talk about a “new normal”.
MICHELLE SCHWARZE, CDA, Manager of Operations and Compliance, Dentalcorp
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Elaine, Jaime and Michelle work closely on the regulatory compliance programs at dentalcorp. Together they bring over 100 years of oral health care experience in clinical, regulatory, and educational capacities. They are passionate about infection prevention control and assisting practices in providing safe and effective patient care.
