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Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia

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MASKS AND PPE

What PPE is worn by a caregiver when accompanying a patient into a dental operatory?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on February 1, 2021 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

It is recommended that other individuals should not be present in the operatory during patient care. If an individual such as a parent or other caregiver is present, then they must wear a mask and be 2m away from the … Continue reading →

Are DHCP and staff sitting in an office far from patients required to wear a mask?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on February 1, 2021 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

You are not required to wear a mask if you are alone.

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What about patients who do not have the mental capacity to wear a mask?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on February 1, 2021 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

Exemptions to wearing a mask may include – anyone with a valid medical reason for not wearing a mask, anyone who is reasonably accommodated under the Human Rights Act of Nova Scotia, and anyone who is unable to remove the mask … Continue reading →

Are patients who claim to have a medical reason for not wearing a mask required to wear one?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on February 1, 2021 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

For information regarding the exemptions for wearing a mask, please go to: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/masks/#Exemptions It is up to the DHCP’s discretion regarding the evidence that a patient should provide about the medical reason for not wearing a mask. DHCP’s should use their … Continue reading →

If a dentist enters a room during an AGP, what PPE is needed?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on June 29, 2020 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

DHCPs must always use appropriate PPE, particularly during a global pandemic such as COVID-19. If an AGP procedure is being performed, then a fit-tested N95 respirator or the equivalent (as approved by Health Canada), or a surgical mask and face … Continue reading →

Do patients need to wear a mask?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on June 29, 2020 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

The Answer is yes.    As indicated in the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia’s document titled “COVID – 19 Reopening Plan for Dental Clinics Phase 3 – Comprehensive Care” and as approved by the Chief Medical Officer of Nova Scotia, … Continue reading →

Are mid thigh lab coats ok?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on June 29, 2020 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

Lab coats are long-sleeved garments that are intended to be patient-specific items of protective clothing and must be removed prior to seeing the subsequent patient. Lab coats are to be worn over regular clinic clothing, such as uniforms or scrubs, … Continue reading →

Can I reuse my N95 mask if I put a medical mask over top?

Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia Posted on June 29, 2020 by holmpageFebruary 1, 2021

Commercial and surgical grade N95 respirators are of similar structure and design. The main difference between the two grades is that commercial N95 respirators are not tested for fluid resistance of any type. Therefore, surgical grade respirators are preferred for … Continue reading →

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RPO Bayers Road Halifax, NS
B3L 4T7

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