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WHO ENFORCES DENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN ONTARIO?
I have received many questions from dentists regarding the regulatory processes for the dental profession. In this blog, I will briefly discuss the bodies responsible for monitoring dental practices and what dentists can expect during an investigation. The Ontario...

EYE WASH STATIONS IN DENTAL OFFICES
As the Ministry of Labour continues to crack down on health and safety compliance there has been much uncertainty around eye wash station requirements for dental offices. While there does not appear to be concrete guidelines on eye wash unit specifications for...

ARE AEDS (DEFIBRILLATORS) REQUIRED IN DENTAL OFFICES?
This is a question that seems to be arising more often during my consultations with dentists. First let me provide some background information: AEDs (i.e. Automatic External Defibrillators), when applied to a patient that is unconscious and not breathing, can "reset"...

WHICH STAFF TRAININGS ARE REQUIRED FOR DENTAL OFFICES IN ONTARIO?
There are multiple legislative acts—enforced by several regulatory organizations— that govern dental practice in Ontario. Two principal regulatory bodies include the Ministry of Labour and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Owners of dental practices are...

TO SHOCK OR NOT TO SHOCK?
A Case Study in AED Usage During Medical Emergencies Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have made lay-rescuers an indispensible link in the chain of survival. It is important, however, for first responders to remember the basics: AEDs should be applied to...

How Does Canada’s New Anti-spam Legislation Effect Dental Practices?
Introduction IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information below has been sourced from the Government of Canada's anti-spam website and does not constitute legal advice. Those seeking more specific information are encouraged to consult with their own legal council or the...
COMPLIANCE COURSES
Earn Continuing Education Credits
DENTAL OFFICE FIRST AID & CPR
Required Training Courses
The specialized SAJE Vital Signs Dental Office courses teach dental professionals how to deal with specific emergency situations that may occur in their dental office. READ MORE »
EMERGENCY OXYGEN THERAPY (EOT)
Recommended Training Course
Participants of this 1.5 hour course will learn how to check their oxygen tank to ensure it is full and operational and much more. READ MORE »
EMERGENCY MEDICATION ADMIN. (EMA)
Recommended Training Course
Skills Review Course. Participants of this 2.5 hour course will review how to assess a patients’ vital signs, how to recognize common medical emergencies and much more. READ MORE »
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCENARIOS (EMS)
Recommended Training Course
Participants will role-play as either the victim or rescuers in several simulated medical emergencies, and will learn to recognize and simulate the treatment of a variety of medical conditions using the equipment and facilities available in their dental office. READ MORE »
DENTAL COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
Recommended
With safety blitzes and unannounced inspections by the Ministry of Labour on the rise, it is important for dental offices to take steps to ensure the health and safety of their patients and staff. READ MORE »
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