Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia will be held via Live Webinar on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 7:00 pm.
Business to be considered will be the Annual Report, Committee Reports, Audited Financial Statements for 2017/2018, and Minutes of the 2016/2017 AGM.
A Current Issues session will follow at 7:30 pm with Jennifer Lawrence, Registrar. She will present an update on current issues affecting dental hygiene practice and regulation.
The AGM and Current Issues session will be webcast – please note that in order to participate in the AGM webcast you must register in advance as the link and log-in information will only be provided to registered individuals.
RSVP by October 11, 2018, via email at savemyseat@cdhbc.com.
Attendance of the AGM, via webcast, will be eligible for CC credits (one credit per hour).
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Board Nominations
In accordance with section 4 of the CDHBC bylaws notice is provided to registrants of the expiry of the term of office of Board members in the following electoral districts, effective Thursday, February 28, 2019:
- Lower Mainland (1 position)
- Kootenays (1 position)
- Vancouver Island/Coast (1 position)
Please click here for additional information and a Nomination Form.
Nominations must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Please note that remaining Board positions do not become vacant until March 1, 2020, and will be the subject of election during 2019.
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Root of The Matter: Dental Radiography Equipment Regulation Amendments
by Brett Hastings, Dental Hygiene Advisor and
Jacqueline Guyader, Senior Dental Hygiene Advisor
In May 2018, the consultation period ended and the regulations amending the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Dental X-ray Equipment) from the Government of Canada were implemented. Dental radiography is a widely used and valuable tool that supports the diagnosis and treatment of dental health concerns. Due to the risks associated with the exposure of radiographs and x-radiation, careful management of dental x-ray equipment imported, sold and leased in Canada is imperative.
Click here to read more.
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Social Media Launch
On March 8th, 2018, the College announced its new mission statement at the Pacific Dental Conference
"Fulfilling our duty to protect the public through regulatory excellence”.
It has always been the College’s position to ensure public protection; this includes a committment to open and transparent communication with the public and our registrants. To that end, the College has taken the added step to include social media as one of its vital communication tools.
We invite you to like and share our Facebook page. We have also created a YouTube channel to which you can suscribe and have access to all the College’s webinars, more recent AGMs and PDC forums. Some of these videos can also be used for CC Credits.
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Root of The Matter: Legalization of Non-Medical Cannabis
by Jacqueline Guyader Senior Dental Hygiene Advisor and Brett Hastings Dental Hygiene Advisor.
As of October 17, 2018, the federal government will be legalizing non-medical cannabis in Canada. The Cannabis Act (federal), along with the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (provincial) will provide the regulatory framework. With this imminent change, the College of Dental Hygienists of BC would like to remind Registered Dental Hygienists of the CDHBC Practice Standards regarding informed consent and impaired practice.
Click here to learn more.
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CDHBC Welcomes New Nursing Regulator
This month marks a historic milestone for BC health regulation with the establishment of the new nursing college, the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). The BCCNP is the amalgamation of the former three nursing colleges (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia, and College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia) into a single regulator for all nursing disciplines across the province and is now the largest health care regulator in Western Canada.
CDHBC welcomes the BC College of Nursing Professionals to the health regulatory fold and please check out their website here for more information: https://www.bccnp.ca/.
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Moving?
It is a bylaw requirement that registrants of the College ensure that their mailing address is always current on the CDHBC register. Incorrect or out-of-date addresses can lead to missed mailings that may include important notices and documents.
Address changes can be done by logging to your registrant profile, clicking on the “Profile” tab and editing “Your Contact information”. Please contact the College if you require any further assistance at cdhbc@cdhbc.com.
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