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, 2020 – 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 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 1st – CDHM Registrant Guiding Document for COVID-19 Transition Phase
CDHM Guiding Document May 1st, 2020 On April 29th, the Premier announced their phased in approach to re-establishing services in this province. Manitoba provincial public health authorities have recognized that the province is emerging out of the COVID- 19 Pandemic Phase and into a Transition phase. They outline multiple phases to re-establishing services. Effective May […] Read More
April 29 – CDHM Return to Work Update
Return to Work Update- April 29th, 2020 The premier announced today, “Effective May 4, and at the further direction of their respective regulatory bodies, regulated health professionals, such as dentists, dental hygienists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, optometrists and podiatrists will no longer be limited to providing urgent and emergent care.” In anticipation of the ‘return to work’ for […] Read More
March 30 – CDHM Update & Information
Hello Registrants As we continue to work remotely, please be reminded there is no in-person access to the CDHM, MAMRT & College of Paramedics offices. Our phone lines are operational and we continue to respond to emails within 24 hours. Please be reminded it is important to make sure your contact information is up to […] Read More