Clinic Memo

Feb. 16, 2024  |  Clinical Operations

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UPDATE:  DDS/DH Screening Form

Please be informed that patients are now required to sign the Screening Form after the results have been discussed with them, regardless of whether they require a prosthodontic consult.  If tentatively accepted and a prosthodontic consult is needed, the form should be reviewed with the patient post-consult, and the patient should sign it then.

Please ensure that patients receive a hard copy of the Post-Screening Rejection letter if they are not accepted (Forms > Exit & Inactivation Letter > Post-Screening Rejection).

Additionally, outcomes of prosthodontic consults will be reflected in the patient's EHR alert box:

• Not Accepted - Case Too Complex

• Accepted for Phase 1 & 2 Tx Only - No Phase 3 Tx

• Accepted for Phase 1 & 2 Tx - Potential for Phase 3 Tx

REMINDER:  Use of Lead Apron & Thyroid Collars

We are aware of updated American Dental Association (ADA) recommendations with regards to discontinuing the use of lead aprons and thyroid collars for patients when taking dental radiographs.  

Please be aware that treatment providers in the School of Dentistry are regulated by CDSA and ACDH, and must comply with OHS and Canada Safety code 30.  As of now, there are no updates from these organizations related to this matter. Therefore, there are no changes in protocols with respect to radiographic shielding of patients in the School of Dentistry.

Students, staff, and faculty will be informed of any updates.

REMINDER:  Biohazard Boxes

Just a reminder to not overfill the Biohazard boxes with sharps bins - maximum weight is 13kg.

Student Access during Reading Week

Student access to the Sim Lab in Kipnes as well as the Student Lab in KEC will remain unchanged during Reading Week. 

Please be aware that the KEC Student Lab (wet lab only) will be unavailable on February 20th due to maintenance.

After-Hours Emergency Coverage during Reading Week

Please note that all DDS and clinical grad students will have their after-hours extension numbers inactivated during Reading Week, from 4:00pm on February 16 until 9:00am on February 26.  Many thanks to the GPR residents as well as the following program directors who will be managing after-hours emergency calls during this time:

• Dentistry/Dental Hygiene

  • 4:00pm February 16 until 7:59am February 21 (Dr. Lehmann)

  • 8:00am February 21 until 9:00am February 26 (Dr. Schumacher)

• Oral Medicine-Oral Lesions - Dr. Parashar

• Oral Medicine-TMD/Orofacial Pain - Dr. Friesen

• Orthodontics - Dr. Flores-Mir

• Periodontology - Dr. Dederich

Also note that GPR residents will continue to manage GPR after-hours emergencies through their individual after-hours extension numbers.

Please see After-Hours Emergency Coverage - Extended Breaks for more details.

Thank you for your attention to these matters.

Have a great Reading Week!

Clinical Operations