Dec 20, 2022 | General Advisories for Registrants
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...
Dec 1, 2022 | General Advisories for Registrants
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...
Oct 26, 2022 | General Advisories for Registrants
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...
Jun 24, 2022 | General Advisories for Registrants
Conditional Licenses for Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) This is the time of year when a new wave of graduates from dental assisting programs are applying for registration and licensure. The requirements and process for licensure as an RDA are outlined on the...
Mar 28, 2022 | General Advisories for Registrants
Dear Dentists: As you may or may not be aware, April 15, 2022, is the deadline for registered dental assistants (RDAs) to renew their licenses. An email was sent to all 839 currently licensed RDAs on March 14, 2022. As of today, 200 RDAs have completed their license...
Feb 27, 2022 | General Advisories for Registrants
W5 Episode Regarding Complaints As you may be aware, last evening CTV’s W5 aired a segment regarding Dr. Erroll Gaum. It also focused on the perceived failure of the PDBNS in the matter and its handling of complaints in general. For obvious reasons, I cannot...
