Publications
Keeping you informed on what’s happening in the practice of dentistry in Nova Scotia and the activities of the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting.

Message from the Registrar – March 1, 2023
PDBNS Standard of Practice for Infection Control and Prevention (IPAC) Today the PDBNS Standard of Practice for Infection Control and Prevention (IPAC) comes into effect. It aligns with the Standard of Practice adopted by the other Nova Scotia oral health regulators....

Board Meeting Mins. – January 27, 2023

Board Proceedings 2022

Message from the Registrar – December 19, 2022
Dear Dentists: We had hoped that dentists’ license cards and receipts would be mailed out by late December. Unfortunately, due to being short-staffed presently, we will not be able to send them out until January 2023. We apologize for the delay and thank you for your...

Message from the Registrar – December 1, 2022
New PDBNS IPAC Standard of Practice Dear Registrants, Today, the PDBNS Standard of Practice for Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) was published on our website and can be accessed at this link. This PDBNS Standard of Practice is concurrent and in accord with a...

Board Meeting Mins. – November 26, 2022

Message from the Registrar – October 26, 2022
Good morning. The October 2022 publication of Board Business, which registrants are encouraged to read, can be accessed at this link. Sincerely, Dr. Doug Mackey, DDS Registrar

Board Business No. 76 October 2022

Board Meeting Mins. – October 24, 2022
