See the April 20 , 2021 “Interim IPC Guideline” here Good Afternoon In the new COVID environment, that includes variants of concern with increased transmissibility, it is appropriate to re-focus on IPC best practices as outlined in the CDHM Interim IPC Guideline. In an attempt to keep you informed and abreast of the emerging science […] Read More
Mar 15 – Emergency Measures Act – Vaccination Eligibility Verification
For your Information: Please review the Government of Manitoba’s, Emergency Measures Act, March 15, 2021, Vaccination Eligibility Verification Order, here:
Mar 10 – ‘Registration’ for Immunizer Required by March 17, 2021
Shared Health has notified CDHM they are enacting the recent Order to include dental hygienists as COVID-19 immunizers. They are working to mobilize a broader workforce to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Manitobans in the coming weeks. Shared Health has asked us to remind registrants to ensure their regular contributions to […] Read More
Feb 23 – Dental Hygienists Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine & Updated AGMP Information
Good Afternoon Today Manitoba Health updated the current eligibility criteria for receiving the COVID-19 vaccination and it now includes healthcare workers in dental offices who have direct contact with patients. Health-care workers who meet at least one of the following criteria and have direct contact with patients are eligible: work in acute care facilities; emergency […] Read More
Feb 11 – COVID-19: A Report from the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada; Exposure Assessment Tool from Manitoba Health; and Shared Health Out of Province Referral Protocols
See the important COVID-19 resources below: Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report prepared for the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada Public Health COVID-19 Exposure Assessment Tool from Manitoba Health Out-of-Province (Neighbouring Province/Territory) Referrals and Patient Precautions During Period […] Read More
Jan 18 – Registrant Information & Updates
For your review, here are some CDHM updates from the Jan 15, 2021 email to registrants. Good Afternoon, Please note the following items of importance 1. I have been in continual dialogue with the Ministry requesting dental hygienists, with the local anesthetic module, be included in the vaccination Order. We have been contacted regarding an […] Read More
Jan 11 – Important Information from Shared Health
Shared Health has a number of new documents which are of interest, including information on half-mask respirators and expectations around aerosol generating procedures (item #2 below), specifically pages 1-3: 1. Shared Health COVID-19 Guidance on the Reuse of Elastomeric (Half Mask) Respirators 2. Shared Health COVID-19 Provincial Guidance for Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMPs) 3. […] Read More
Dec 3 – UPDATES: Revised Interim IPC Guideline and Ethics & Jurisprudence Module
See the Dec 2 Revised Interim IPC Guideline here See additional resources and evidence for pre-procedural rinse here and here Pre-Procedural Rinsing As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to be aware of emerging research and science which may have implications on dental hygiene practice. At the onset of the pandemic, the […] Read More
Nov 20 – COVID-19 Resource: Mouth Rinse Study, November 2020
See the study here
Nov 18 – Revised Interim IPC Guidance Document, effective November 16, 2020
See the November 16, 2020 Revised Interim IPC Guidance Document here In response to new information published by Manitoba Public Health, updates to the IPC Guidance document are highlighted in red. If you have any questions about the additions, I can be reached at the College office. In health, Arlynn Brodie MHS, RDHRegistrar, Executive Director
Nov 4 – COVID 19 – Pandemic Response System; Changes in Levels
On November 2nd Public Health Manitoba adjusted the response levels in the regions of our province. The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region moved to the Critical level (red), the Southern Health-Santé Sud, Prairie Mountain Health and Interlake-Eastern health regions moved to the Restricted level (orange) and the Northern health region remains at the Restricted level (orange). The […] Read More
Oct 30 – Manitoba Health Pandemic Response Backgrounder for November 2, 2020
See the Pandemic Response update from Manitoba Health here Good Afternoon Today’s Ministerial announcement has put into place a number of new restrictions in an attempt to curb the increasing numbers of COVID cases in our province. Please see the attached Backgrounder. The College will keep you up to date as we seek further ministerial […] Read More
Sept 14 – Shared Health Resource: Provincial COVID-19 Resources for Health-Care Providers and Staff
See the link here for up-to-date information from the province for health-care providers.
Sept 8 – Manitoba Health #RESTARTMB Pandemic Response System
See the August 19th Manitoba Health Guiding document here
Sept 2 – McGill Report from the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada.
Please find below the link to a “just released” document entitled: Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report prepared for the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada. See the document here
Sept 1 – COVID-19 FAQ
To CDHM Registrants, See the FAQ document here The Shared Health ‘Return to Work’ phase of dental hygiene practice in the province generated many back to work questions from registrants. Thank-you for reaching out for clarification on many subjects. Answers to your questions were provided based on the most recent evidence available at the time. […] Read More
August 24 – CDHM Interim Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Guidance Revised August 21st, 2020
See the revised document here () To CDHM Registrants, A slightly revised Interim IPC Guideline is attached for your review. The changes are identified in green text. If you have any questions regarding the changes, please contact the College office. In health, Arlynn Brodie Registrar, Executive Director
July 31 – COVID-19 3-Part ‘Mini Series’; Part 3 – Polishing & Record Keeping
Download Part 3 – “Polishing & Record Keeping” – here Good Afternoon In addition to the polishing information shared with you last Tuesday evening during the Forum, the last of our 3-Part Mini-series discusses polishing and record-keeping. We hope the attached will assist you in your treatment planning. As always, if you have questions, contact […] Read More
July 9 – COVID-19 3-Part ‘Mini-Series’; Part 2 – Risk Assessment
Download Part 2 – “Risk Assessment” here Good Afternoon, Returning to dental hygiene practice has been challenging and we are now in the 5th week of adjusting to practice that looks very different than the one we left. In order to alter ‘the way things used to be’, difficult decisions have been made as there […] Read More
June 19 – COVID-19 3-Part ‘Mini- Series’; Part 1 – Information for Decision-Making
Download Part 1 – “Information for Decision-Making” here: Good Afternoon As anticipated, transitioning back to dental hygiene practice has been a journey. Understandably, there has been some anxiety and confusion, but most importantly there has been learning and a professional attitude to do what is right to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some of you […] Read More
May 26 – CDHM Interim Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Guidance Effective June 1st, 2020
To CDHM Registrants, In response to Manitoba Health’s Phase Two of Restoring Safe Services, the attached Guideline (), effective June 1st, provides the current level of evidence on how to reduce risk for transmission of the novel coronavirus in dental hygiene practice. If you have questions regarding this Guideline and/or your return to work, contact […] Read More
May 21 – Shared Health COVID-19 External Partner Update #012
See the latest update from Shared Health here (). Note the modifications to public health orders in effect in Manitoba as of May 22, and an update on Manitoba’s health sector response.
May 20 – Shared Health COVID-19 Update on PPE and Extended Use of Medical Face Masks
IMPORTANT: See the May 14, 2020 Shared Health COVID-19 Guidance on the Removal, Storage and Extended Wear of Medical Face Masks in Green Zones here () Please also see the previously posted (May 5, 2020) Shared Health COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Supply Management and Stewardship Planning and Guidance Framework here () (updated May 7, 2020) […] Read More
May 8 – CDHM COVID-19 Interim Infection Prevention Control (IPC)
See the CDHM COVID-19 Interim Infection Prevention Control document here Good Afternoon, These Guidelines have been prepared for your review but please be reminded CDHM strongly recommends dental hygiene services, which are considered non-urgent, remain suspended until further notice. Dental hygienists can be preparing for an eventual return to work by reviewing the attached Interim […] Read More
May 5 – Shared Health Manitoba Memo: COVID-19 – Guidance for Resumption of Services
Read the memo here It includes links to the May 1 message from Lanette Siragusa and Dr. Perry Grey, a link to the ‘Guidance for Reopening Clinics’ memo, a link for ‘Resources for Healthcare Providers’, and a link to the ‘Provincial PPE Framework Guidance’ document.