In 2022, we introduced infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines, developed as a collaboration between the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta, the College of Alberta Dental Assistants, the College of Alberta Denturists and the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists.
The Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines have been updated to reflect current best practices and align with provincial and national health resources. These revisions are part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.
Key revisions include:
- adding detailed information about control measures, inspection of instruments and storage and handling
- emphasizing the importance of a point-of-care risk assessment for decision-making
- aligning with CDSA’s Infection Prevention and Control Standards and Risk Management for Dentistry and Alberta Health Standards
- incorporating the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta’s new branding and the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists’ new name and branding
A summary of changes is available for your review here.
We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with these updates to ensure compliance and maintain the highest level of infection prevention and control in your practice.