Review Schedule for Practice Standards and Guidelines
As part of ensuring the NSRDDA fulfills its regulatory role, all practice standards and guidelines undergo periodic review and potential revision.
For each document, an ad hoc advisory committee conducts a jurisdictional scan including other Canadian regulatory bodies and relevant academic literature. The committee then drafts a revised document which is shared with registrants, the public, and other system partners for consultation and feedback.
2026
- Guidelines for Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship
- Informed Consent Guidelines
- Recordkeeping Guidelines
- Standard of Practice: Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances
- Guidelines for the Use of Social Media by Dentists and Registered Dental Assistants
- Guidelines for Prescribing and Taking Dental Radiographs
2027
- Use of Botulinum Toxin (Type A) and Esthetic Therapies in Dental Practice
- Standard of Practice for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia in Dental Practice
- Standard of Practice for the Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines in Dental Practice
- Code of Ethics
2028
- Standard of Practice for Infection Prevention and Control
- Standard of Practice for Advertising and Marketing in Dentistry
- Standard of Practice Regarding Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Abuse
- Continuing Competence
- Standard of Practice for Dental Assisting