COVID-19
Please check this page regularly as it will be updated each time the College receives new or updated information on COVID-19. Have a question about practicing during the pandemic that is not answered on this page? Email: cdhbc@cdhbc.com
Resources
Infection Prevention and Control & Oral Health Care During the COVID‑19 Pandemic
(Updated December 2021)
CDHBC IPAC Guidelines
Provincial Health Officer Orders
The following is a summary of relevant Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Orders:
January 9, 2022: Order allowing dental hygienists to perform activities related to the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine
November 18, 2021: Hospital and Community (Health Care and Other Services) COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Other Preventive Measures
November 12, 2020: Letter from Provincial Health Officer Confirming Scope of Mask Use Policy
May 15, 2020: Letter from Provincial Health Officer Regarding Return to Non-Essential Care
March 23, 2020: Letter to all Health Professionals to Reduce Non-Essential and Elective Services
March 16, 2020: Requirement for Attendees of the Pacific Dental Conference to Self-Isolate Until March 22, 2020
March 15, 2020: Important update to Health Care Workers
Communications to Registrants from CDHBC
2022
January 13, 2022: Provincial Health Officer Order RE: Education Requirements to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines to Older Children and Adolescents
2021
December 23, 2021: Updated COVID-19 guidance document for oral health care providers
October 15, 2021: Provincial Health Officer Order RE: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Professionals
March 25, 2021: Updated Temporary Scope of Practice Expansion for the COVID-19 Immunization Campaign
March 16, 2021: Changes to the Courses Required to Participate in Vaccine Activities
February 26, 2021: Update from Government on Vaccine Administration Activities
2020
November 17, 2020: Message to Registrants regarding the Letter from Provincial Health Officer
May 6, 2020: COVID-19 Update: Province’s Restart Plan and Oral Health Care
April 27, 2020: Update to Registrants and Suggested Online Learning Activities
April 20, 2020: Update to Registrants
March 19, 2020: CDHBC Recommends All Care be Suspended
March 17, 2020: URGENT Message from Registrar/CEO about COVID-19: Follow-up to March 16 communique
March 17, 2020: FAQ on COVID-19
March 16, 2020: Urgent Message from the Registrar/CEO about COVID-19
May 13, 2020: Update on Return to Care Information
March 12, 2020: Update on COVID-19 and PDC
Useful Links
Expert advice on the clinical aspects of COVID-19 is shared by public health and government authorities on a regular basis. Registrants should refer to these resources often for up-to-date information.