The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia regulated dentistry in the public interest. On September 1st, CDSBC amalgamated into @oralhealthbc.

Joined November 2010
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We’re pleased to share our progress in addressing systemic anti-Indigenous racism within healthcare. Although much work remains, we're committed to continuing this important work @BCnursemidwife @BCPharmacists @cdsbc @cpsbc_ca bit.ly/3FC98nY
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One year ago, we issued an apology to Indigenous people for the racism prevalent in our health-care system. We committed to take specific actions and are pleased to share our progress so far. More in our report with @BCnursemidwife @cdsbc @BCPharmacists: ow.ly/JYgb50J5Ha7
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Part-time job opportunity: The BC-PAN, a public engagement initiative of numerous health regulatory colleges, is searching for a new public engagement coordinator. Learn more here: ow.ly/9GVj50Hyszf
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The FNHA welcomes and supports the joint statement shared on behalf of the four largest health regulatory colleges in BC on May 12 regarding anti-Indigenous racism within the provincial health care system: fnha.ca/about/news-and-event… @BCnursemidwife @cdsbc @cpsbc_ca @BCPharmacists
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BC-PAN's final meeting for our 2020/2021 operational year is today and tomorrow. In today's discussion, public advisors will be providing feedback on college's codes of ethics. This includes public's expectations, and strategies to increase public awareness of college's codes.
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Today I joined Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to share the findings & recommendations from her independent review into Indigenous-specific racism & discrimination in BC's health care system. The summary and full report, In Plain Sight, is available at: engage.gov.bc.ca/addressingr…
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Dr. Turpel-Lafond’s report is comprehensive, far-reaching & pivotal. It shows that systemic racism exists; it persists in our health care system; and it is toxic for people and toxic for care. The work to set us on a path to healing and reconciliation has already begun. 1/7
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Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, lead investigator, and Adrian Dix, Health Minister, review allegations of racism in the health-care system. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1zqKVXvLo…
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It's inspiring to hear the 17-year impact of @Patient_Safety in its new documentary, #BuildingaSaferSystem. Today and every day, let's continue to increase public awareness & engagement, enhance global understanding, and most of all, promote #patientsafety. #WorldPatientSafetyDay
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Coming up at 11 a.m. PT: A cross-party government committee is set to provide the latest update on B.C.'s plans to reform a system for regulating health professionals that has been criticized for a lack of both transparency and focus on public safety. buff.ly/3b6D10j
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The Canadian Dental Association clarifies WHO considerations to delay non-essential oral health care are not relevant for Canada right now, but for countries with widespread COVID-19 outbreaks. Read more: cda-adc.ca/EN/oral_health/ta…
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Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking BC residents to share their expertise by volunteering as a Public Representative on one of five statutory committees. Representatives are appointed to ensure independence and the voice of the public is present: egbc.ca/News/Articles/Public…
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Members of the public— this is the last week to share your feedback on our draft Reporting Sexual Misconduct patient resource. We need your help to ensure it's clear on the expectations of physicians and how to report sexual misconduct. Participate here: ow.ly/4D7h50Avr3K
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Just announced - June 8th at 10am PDT, join us for "A Conversation with Dr. Bonnie Henry: How the Invisible Infrastructure of Public Health Offers Hope in a Pandemic" alumni.ubc.ca/event/a-conver… @UBCmedicine #covid19 #UBC
The #BC Ministry of Health recently outlined a proposal to modernize provincial #healthcare. Don’t miss your chance to provide your feedback before January 10. ow.ly/2Mwz50xRjJm
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Improving patient safety & public protection means better supporting #bchealth care workers & the colleges that regulate them. Proud to be w/ colleagues @NormLetnick @SoniaFurstenau to invite the public to read our proposal & provide feedback by Jan 10. news.gov.bc.ca/21107
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Report on Global TV highlights our proposed reform to improve health regulation. @richardzussman @GlobalBC @NormLetnick @SoniaFurstenau globalnews.ca/news/6226044/b…
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We recently joined the BC PAN, an advisory network that brings the public voice into #healthcare regulation, along with @bcnurses, @cdsbc, the College of Massage Therapists of BC, @OTCollegeBC, @BCPharmacists, and @cpsbc_ca. Learn more about BC PAN here: bcpan.ca/
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Dental hygienists do outstanding work to improve oral health care. We are posting proposed regulation changes intended to give people more choice regarding their oral health care. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019…
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Province proposes oral health regulatory changes ckpgtoday.ca/2019/08/30/prov…
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