On July 19, 2023, the Royal School of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), together with the opposite regulatory schools representing dental hygienists, dental technologists, and denturists, introduced they’re rescinding their COVID-19 steering.

They made this choice after analyzing present traits and proof of enchancment in Ontario, equivalent to Public Well being Ontario’s COVID-19 device which exhibits COVID case counts declining.

The RCDSO shared, “In mild of those adjustments, our COVID-19 steering is not wanted and rescinding our steering will scale back pointless limitations to care.”

Ontario’s announcement follows numerous different regulators throughout Canada who’ve moved away from their COVID-specific pointers, together with Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.

The RCDSO reminds dentists of their obligation to proceed to stick to the School’s normal an infection prevention and management necessities.

Learn extra about this replace from RCDSO.