News & Events
College Statement on Systemic Racism
Recent events have demonstrated that systemic racism persists throughout society and continue to impact the lives of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC). The College acknowledges that discrimination and systemic racism are present here in Canada,...
Memo from the Chief Medical Officer of Health on Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures (AGDPs)
On July 7, 2020, Dr. David Williams, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, sent a memo to the oral health regulators about aerosol-generating dental procedures (AGDPs). Dr. Williams acknowledges that dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant specific...
Professional Development Opportunities Online
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for both people and society. The Quality Assurance (QA) Committee recognizes that many planned professional development activities have been cancelled or postponed. Registrants are required to complete 90...
Questions & Answers: Return to Practice Guidance for RDTs
On May 28, 2020 the College cohosted a town hall with the Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario (ADTO) to present several facets of COVID-19 and the impacts for RDTs, patients, the public and other health care providers. One of the main topics of discussion...
For Consultation: Proposed Changes – Fee Schedule
The College is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Schedule 5 of the College’s By-Laws which sets out the fees that may be charged. The proposed changes are to provide greater clarity for the fees that the College has authority to set and to comply with the...
Updates to Return to Practice Guidance for RDTs
On May 26, 2020, the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued an updated Directive #2 to allow for the gradual restart of health services accompanied by a guidance document, “COVID-19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart”. Health service providers must comply...
In Memory of: Dennis DeMarchi, RDT – May 2020
The College extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Dennis DeMarchi, who passed away on May 15th, 2020. He was the owner and operator of Prism Dental Ceramics, and a valued Member of the College for over thirty years.
COVID-19 Registration Fee Relief
On May 22, 2020 the Council of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario resolved to provide a one-time registration fee relief to offset some of the financial burden experienced by RDTs not being able to practice during these unprecedented times. In arriving at...
COVID 19 Update: Gradual Health Sector Restart
Information and advice around COVID-19 is changing as the Ministry of Health continues to monitor the spread of this virus in our communities. On May 26th, 2020, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health revoked Directive #2 which ordered all non-essential services to...
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...
