CRDHA Mini InTouch Feb 2020

Greetings! Welcome to our first mini InTouch issue

The CRDHA is committed to providing important news from a regulatory perspective, as it happens, to keep you better informed. Click the links to access more information. Future issues will link to expanded content on the new and improved CRDHA website coming soon.

Perspective of the CRDHA with Respect to ADA&C Units of Time Guidelines

Recently, the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) released its 2020 Guide for Dental Fees for General Dentists and 2020 Guide for Dental Fees for Dental Specialists. Included in these guides under the heading Coding Instructions is an updated description of units of time and instructions on how they may be utilized in Alberta dental practices for coding the services provided. Read More Click fee guide image to access fee guides

FAQs Regarding New Renewal Tmelines Following the CRDHA's recent announcement of new renewal timelines for 2020/2021 we received a number of queries and comments. Click the image above for answers to many of the common questions we received.

UPDATE: COVID-19, Influenza and Face Mask Use Amid a Limited Supply The 2019 novel coronavirus has been renamed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization. Alberta Health Services has published a one-stop shop webpage for all their information and guidance on COVID-19. Updates are expected daily. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx Alberta dental supply companies report low face mask inventories.

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The Regulation of Dental Hygienists in Alberta This CRDHA produced 16-minute webinar provides highlights of the relationship between the College, its Council and the Health Professions Act of Alberta.

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College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta www.crdha.ca 780-465-1756