COVID-19
Return to Practice Guidance for RDTs
The Government of Ontario released a 3-stage framework for a gradual approach to reopening of workplaces in the province on April 27, 2020. While there is no set date for when non-essential services can resume, the College is providing a few resources to assist RDTs...
COVID-19 Update – May 13, 2020
The provincial government has extended the emergency order that requires the closure of non-essential workplaces until June 2. While there is no set date for the return of practice, the College is working on general principles and guidance to support Members in...
Working Together to Return to Practice
The Government of Ontario has released a Framework for Reopening Our Province. The document outlines the principles that will be used to reopen businesses, services and public spaces in gradual stages. While no specific dates have been offered, the framework explains...
COVID-19 Update: Ontario Takes Further Action to Stop the Spread
In its efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Province of Ontario has extended its order for the closure of non-essential workplaces until May 12, 2020. See the news release here. The government continues to monitor the situation and may consider extending...
An Important Message About COVID-19 and The 2020 Licensure Examinations
For Examination Candidates, Dental Technology Students and Educators April 6, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of community spread, the College of Dental Technologists (CDTO) has postponed the 2020 Written Theory and Practical Examinations and...
COVID-19 Update- Premiere’s Announcement, Ministry of Health Recruitment & Personal Protective Equipment Needed
Premier's Announcement- Closure of all Non-Essential Businesses The Government of Ontario has ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses and services, as of 11:59pm on Tuesday March 24, 2020. You can read the news release here. Ontario Ministry of Health-...
COVID-19 Update- Directive from Chief Medical Officer and More
The College is committed to taking steps to do our part in addressing the current pandemic. We know that RDTs as well as all other healthcare professionals are facing extraordinary challenges. CDTO is committed to ensuring we keep you informed of any updates that may...
College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) Providing Services Remotely
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of community spread, the CDTO will be temporarily operating a virtual office as of March 18, 2020, until further notice. This decision was made to minimize College staff exposure to COVID-19 to both protect our team and...
Message to Dental Technologists in Ontario- COVID-19
March 16, 2020 The Canadian and Ontario governments are closely monitoring the emergence of COVID-19. As with any public health issue, it is important that the information you obtain is accurate and reliable. The College is working to provide Registered Dental...
Ministry of Health Update on Novel Coronavirus
On January 24, 2020, The Ministry of Health's (MOH), Associate Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Barbara Yaffe, shared an update regarding the evolving Novel Coronavirus in China. Please review the following documents from MOH: Official Letter from the MOH re: Novel...
