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COVID-19 Information Centre

Home 9 COVID19

Keeping you informed on what’s happening in the practice of dentistry in Nova Scotia and the activities of the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

For Registrants:

  • Discontinuation of Mandatory Masking for Patients in Dental Offices – May 27, 2023
  • Review of Masking Policy for Dental Offices – May 15, 2023
  • Continuation of Mask Policy for Dental Offices – October 25, 2022
  • Update on COVID-19 Measures – July 6, 2022
  • Deactivation of PDBNS COVID-19 Reopening Plan for Dentistry – March 21, 2022
  • Advisories
  • Covid-19 PDBNS Reopening Plan for Dentistry Phase 3 Comprehensive Care – Updated March 7, 2022
  • Appendices – Updated March 7, 2022
  • Covid-19 Return to Work Guidelines for NS Oral Health Professions -Stage 3 – Updated March 7, 2022
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Referral Form
  • Webinar – June 17, 2020 – Now Available for Viewing
  • Webinar – May 29 & 30, 2020  – Now Available for Viewing
  • Important Notice for Prescribers
  • Pharmacotherapy for Dental Emergencies
  • Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Dental Emergencies

For the Public:

  • Discontinuation of Mandatory Masking for Patients in Dental Offices – May 27, 2023
  • Review of Masking Policy for Dental Offices – May 15, 2023
  • Continuation of Mask Policy for Dental Offices – October 25, 2022
  • Update on COVID-19 Measures – July 6, 2022
  • Deactivation of PDBNS COVID-19 Reopening Plan for Dentistry – March 21, 2022
  • Advisories
  • Frequently Asked Questions

About

The Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting (NSRDDA) is the legislated body whose role it is to protect the public interest in matters related to dental care. We do this by:

  • ensuring that only qualified individuals are licensed as dentist and dental assistants,
  • establishing standards of practice, and
  • dealing with complaints related to standards of care, professionalism, and ethics.”

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Latest Release

Board Meeting Mins. – September 26, 2025

Board Meeting Mins. – September 26, 2025

Nov 28, 2025 | Board Meeting Minutes

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