September 2009 - The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario
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September 2009 - The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario
Calendar of Events COUNCIL Kevin Doucette, RDT President George Paraskevopoulos, RDT Vice President Murthy Ghandikota Secretary-Treasurer Albert De Luca, RDT Sean Hanrahan, RDT Paul Imperius, RDT Rekha Lakra Colin Gary Lumsden October 2 16 23 November 9 December 11 January 2010 22 CDTO Recognition Lucheon Council Meeting* Orientation for 2010 Registration Examination Eligibility Examination Council Meeting* Council Meeting* * All Council meetings are open to the public and to members. They are normally held at the College Board Room from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call the College at (416) 438-5003 to reserve a seat if you are planning to attend. If you wish to make a presentation to Council, please notify the Registrar in writing 30 days before the scheduled meeting date. Ataul Haq Malick Robert Rabah Danny Roth, RDT Devinder Walia Adela Witko, RDT STAFF J. David McDonald Registrar Dwight Townsend MISSION STATEMENT To serve and protect the public interest, by providing leadership and setting quality standards through self-regulation for Registered Dental Technologists of Ontario. CDTO VALUES The CDTO is guided in its activities by these core values: Integrity: CDTO carries out its mission with professionalism that promotes trust and confidence, and sets an example for the profession. Respect and Consideration: CDTO conducts business thoughtfully, fairly and with compassion in all interactions. Deputy Registrar Liza Mohammed-Cadawas Coordinator, Administration Richard Prevost Coordinator, Quality Assurance and Committees Beverley Spencer Coordinator, Registration and Communications Transparency and openness: CDTO programs and activities are conducted openly and interactively within the boundaries of privacy legislation and regulations. Communication: The CDTO values open and honest communication exchange, and being accessible. Accountability: CDTO sets strategic goals and achieves them through collective responsibilities and teamwork. CDTO assesses its operations and reinforces ongoing quality improvement. Katherine Stern Office Assistant 2100 Ellesmere Road, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M1H 3B7 Tel: (416) 438-5003 1-877-391-CDTO Fax: (416) 438-5004 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cdto.ca 4 Copyrights of this newsletter belong to the CDTO. An article may be reprinted when credits are given both to the “Advisor” and the CDTO. Please send a copy of the publication containing the reprint to the CDTO. Dental ADVISOR (Sept09).indd 1 The Advisor is your source for current regulatory and other information on dental technology practice and College activities. Keep it on file for easy reference by you and/or your staff. CONTENTS PG. 1 President’s Message PG. 2 Registrar’s Message Welcome Deputy Registrar & New Public Member PG. 3 Registered Dental Technologists and Self Regulation Registration Update PG. 4 Calendar of Events Mission Statement Values DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Please call the College staff during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., if you need information, advice or full sets of documents mentioned in the Advisor. Your questions on issues are also welcome. Vol. 14 Issue 3 September 2009 Message from the President I would like to take a moment of your time to introduce myself. I have worked in the dental technology profession for the past 28 years. I choose the term “work” because, in this profession of ours, it is a great deal of work. I have met very few people who work as hard as dental technologists, or for that matter who are as dedicated to the successful outcome of their projects as dental technologists. Over the course of my career I have been lucky to work with, and apprentice under, very knowledgeable, generous, and extremely patient mentors and associates, without whose generosity and knowledge I would not have been able to become registered as a Registered Dental Technologist, and to continue to develop as a professional. I started my apprenticeship at Shaw laboratories in 1981 and, in conjunction with evening courses at George Brown College, my colleagues and I had the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of dental technology. I know this was invaluable to me and my peers of the day who have all gone on to have successful careers, and operate well respected laboratory practices of their own. These opportunities did not happen in a void. Other technologists volunteered their time, experience and knowledge. The Governing Board of Dental Technicians {today’s College of Dental Technologists of Ontario}, the Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario & laboratory owners all worked together to make sure these opportunities were in place. All of these people generously volunteered their time to form all of these organizations and staff them. Did they all agree on every issue? I doubt it, but I am sure that they agreed the work was important, and that they had an obligation, a duty if you will, to pass on their knowledge and experience to the technologists that followed. Things have changed since 1981, as they should, and they will continue to change. We now operate under the direction of the Regulated Health Professions Act, under which we grow and develop as professionals, to protect the interests of the people of Ontario. The journey from “craftspeople” to health care professionals has not been an easy one, and in my experience as with all things related to dental technology, it requires a great deal of hard work from dedicated professionals who will selflessly volunteer their time, to advance their profession. I ask you to consider what you can do to help advance our profession and College. Are you willing to contribute your time, experience and knowledge to make this a profession we can all be proud of. It takes time, patience, knowledge and expertise to create something that will stand the test of time. We do not always achieve this easily but only with continuous effort, dedication and a great deal of hard work can we achieve this goal. The ideal of professionalism is a journey, not a destination. So I ask if you would consider volunteering your time, through seeking election to council, or by contributing time to the various committees and task forces. We need a blend of people to do this job properly -- seasoned veterans as well as those who are just beginning their professional journey. Make our profession and our College something to be proud of. Kevin Doucette RDT President 1 23/09/09 5:24 PM Registrar’s Message Welcome to our Deputy Registrar Dwight Townsend Ever since the mid-1940’s when the Dental Technicians Act was passed giving rise to the Governing Board of Dental Technicians, members have played a significant role in the regulation of the profession of dental technology. In the early 1990’s a new way of regulating took place with the passage of the Regulated Health Professions Act. It did not change, however, the importance of having both professionals and public members working together to protect the public interest on behalf of dental technology. In fact, the concept was strengthened. We know it as self-regulation. Dwight has been in the health care industry for over 10 years, beginning at Mount Sinai Hospital where he served as Supervisor of Administrative Support Services. His tenure continued at the University Health Network as Manager of Administration. He brings to the College experience in Management and Administration. In 2006 Dwight moved into the nonprofit sector, where he managed one of the first health Promotion Strategies from then newly formed Ministry of Health Promotion. With emphasis on community health, he managed project activities Self-regulation, however, is dependent upon members of the and lead consultations within the Local Health Integration profession giving their time and energy in working together Networks (LHINs) hospitals, community health sectors, for the good of the public. At the CDTO this collaboration is rehabilitation and other health care sectors. known as the College Council. We have a total of 13 members, 7 of whom are elected by the members of the College and 6 of Dwight’s previous position as a Policy Analyst and Project whom are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Manager and his experience as an advisor on health policy matters relating to Ontario Regulatory Health Colleges is an Why is this important? Each year members are invited to elect asset to the CDTO. individuals from the profession of dental technology to serve on the CDTO Council. This year there is an opportunity for Dwight holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree from York three people from the Central Electoral District (which University, currently completing his masters in Health includes Toronto and Peel) to be elected to Council. Leadership moving towards his PhD. Nominations will be received during October and, if necessary, an election will take place in November. Perhaps you should The Council and staff of the College welcome Dwight to the be one of them. (For the specific eligibility requirements team. please review the bylaws on our website or contact the College office.) You are a member of a profession with diverse people. You are a variety of ages, have a variety of experiences and have a variety of points of view. All of them are welcome. The College needs your input. We need the combination of ages, experiences and points of view you provide. Please think seriously about allowing your name to stand in nomination for a seat on Council. Welcome new public member Opportunities are also available for those interested in serving the College in other ways. For instance, we have non-Council members on some committees such as Quality Assurance, Inquiries Complaints and Reports, and Discipline. There are task forces, invigilators, and mentors who also fill essential roles for the College. He is the founder and owner of Canar Services, an International business consulting firm. With an educational background in Business Administration he has been in business for the most of his life. The Council and Staff at the College welcome our new public member Robert Rabah. Robert Rabah is married with four children, one son and three daughters. Robert and his family live in London, Ontario. Robert thinks, beside the enjoyment of seeing his family growing and besides the enjoyment of serving his local If you need some more information about the College check community through local associations, it is time to enjoy out our website at www.cdto.ca. If you can’t find your answers serving the Ontario public through his appointment at the there, contact the College and one of the staff will be glad to CDTO by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. answer your questions. 2 Dental ADVISOR (Sept09).indd 2 Registered Dental Technologists and Self Regulation Investigations One important responsibility of the College is to respond to concerns and to investigate complaints from members of the public about RDTs registered to practice dental technology in Dental Technologists in Ontario have been granted a degree Ontario. College staff initially respond to inquiries and if the of authority for self-regulation under provincial law. The matter cannot be resolved it is forwarded to the Inquires, College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) is the Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC). body that regulates the practice of dental technology to protect and serve the public interest. The Mission Statement Discipline of the College puts in succinctly: “To serve and protect the Matters are referred to the Discipline Committee when an public interest, by providing leadership and setting quality RDT appears to have shown a deliberate disregard for patient standards through self-regulation for Registered Dental welfare, engaged in misconduct, or demonstrated substandard Technologists of Ontario.” care that does not appear capable of remediation. This system of self-regulation is based on the premise that the College must act first and foremost in the interest of the public. All Dental Technologists in Ontario must be members in good standing of the College of Dental Technologists or the Royal College of Dentists of Ontario in order to practise dental technology. The duties of the CDTO include: • • Registration Update as of September 1, 2009 Registration renewals for 2009/2010 are now complete. The Official Register is available on the CDTO website: www. cdto.ca. Please check the information in the register to ensure accuracy. Notify the College in writing if you would like to change or correct your listing. Information contained in the Issuing certificates of registration to Registered Dental Official Register is based on information provided by registrants Technologists (RDTs) to allow them to practise in their Annual Return as of August 31, 2009. Subsequently, dental technology in Ontario; the status of registrants may change. Please contact the College if there are questions about a particular dental Monitoring and maintaining standards of practice technologist. through peer assessment and professional development portfolios; IMPORTANT NOTICE • Investigating complaints about RDTs on behalf of the The College has made improvements to its registration database. Due to this upgrade Members will notice they have public; and a new Registration ID #. Please take note of your new • Conducting discipline hearings when RDTs may have registration ID # for future reference. committed an act of professional misconduct or The College Council and Staff would like to congratulate incompetence. and welcome the New Registrants for the year 2009: The role of the College and its authority and powers are set Reg. ID out in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), the Name Mohammad Al-Zu’bi 1675 Health Professions Procedural Code, and the Dental Duy Cuong Banh 1676 Technology Act. Chun Wei Chai 1677 Important functions of the College include: Registration Registered Dental Technologists must be members of the College of Dental Technologists. Specific educational, experience, and examination requirements must be met before one can be registered. Quality Assurance The College has a legislated mandate to continuously improve the quality of care provided by Registered Dental Technologists. Some of the ways in which this achieved is through Continuing Education Points, Professional Development Portfolios, Peer Assessments, and establishing Core Competencies. Patient Relations Program The mandate of the patient relations program is to prevent and deal with sexual abuse of patients, staff or others by educating RDTs and providing information to the public about their rights. The College also administers a fund for therapy and counselling for those whom an RDT has sexually abused. Hsiu Chin Chang Ionut Sorin Cireasa Maya Debski Bela Dedek Nertila Duni Wadih Ghanem Khalil Hammoud Kojo Afaidzi Hayford Howard Stephen Izraelski Andriy Khomyn Ellen Lee Yonguen Park Steven Michael Pontet David Renato Savioli Kyoung On Song Melanie Adrienne Wilson Victoria Wai-Kei Wong Deanna Marjory Yent Hong Fei Zhang 1678 1694 1679 1680 1681 1682 1683 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 1689 1690 1691 1674 1692 1673 1693 3 23/09/09 5:24 PM Registrar’s Message Welcome to our Deputy Registrar Dwight Townsend Ever since the mid-1940’s when the Dental Technicians Act was passed giving rise to the Governing Board of Dental Technicians, members have played a significant role in the regulation of the profession of dental technology. In the early 1990’s a new way of regulating took place with the passage of the Regulated Health Professions Act. It did not change, however, the importance of having both professionals and public members working together to protect the public interest on behalf of dental technology. In fact, the concept was strengthened. We know it as self-regulation. Dwight has been in the health care industry for over 10 years, beginning at Mount Sinai Hospital where he served as Supervisor of Administrative Support Services. His tenure continued at the University Health Network as Manager of Administration. He brings to the College experience in Management and Administration. In 2006 Dwight moved into the nonprofit sector, where he managed one of the first health Promotion Strategies from then newly formed Ministry of Health Promotion. With emphasis on community health, he managed project activities Self-regulation, however, is dependent upon members of the and lead consultations within the Local Health Integration profession giving their time and energy in working together Networks (LHINs) hospitals, community health sectors, for the good of the public. At the CDTO this collaboration is rehabilitation and other health care sectors. known as the College Council. We have a total of 13 members, 7 of whom are elected by the members of the College and 6 of Dwight’s previous position as a Policy Analyst and Project whom are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Manager and his experience as an advisor on health policy matters relating to Ontario Regulatory Health Colleges is an Why is this important? Each year members are invited to elect asset to the CDTO. individuals from the profession of dental technology to serve on the CDTO Council. This year there is an opportunity for Dwight holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree from York three people from the Central Electoral District (which University, currently completing his masters in Health includes Toronto and Peel) to be elected to Council. Leadership moving towards his PhD. Nominations will be received during October and, if necessary, an election will take place in November. Perhaps you should The Council and staff of the College welcome Dwight to the be one of them. (For the specific eligibility requirements team. please review the bylaws on our website or contact the College office.) You are a member of a profession with diverse people. You are a variety of ages, have a variety of experiences and have a variety of points of view. All of them are welcome. The College needs your input. We need the combination of ages, experiences and points of view you provide. Please think seriously about allowing your name to stand in nomination for a seat on Council. Welcome new public member Opportunities are also available for those interested in serving the College in other ways. For instance, we have non-Council members on some committees such as Quality Assurance, Inquiries Complaints and Reports, and Discipline. There are task forces, invigilators, and mentors who also fill essential roles for the College. He is the founder and owner of Canar Services, an International business consulting firm. With an educational background in Business Administration he has been in business for the most of his life. The Council and Staff at the College welcome our new public member Robert Rabah. Robert Rabah is married with four children, one son and three daughters. Robert and his family live in London, Ontario. Robert thinks, beside the enjoyment of seeing his family growing and besides the enjoyment of serving his local If you need some more information about the College check community through local associations, it is time to enjoy out our website at www.cdto.ca. If you can’t find your answers serving the Ontario public through his appointment at the there, contact the College and one of the staff will be glad to CDTO by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. answer your questions. 2 Dental ADVISOR (Sept09).indd 2 Registered Dental Technologists and Self Regulation Investigations One important responsibility of the College is to respond to concerns and to investigate complaints from members of the public about RDTs registered to practice dental technology in Dental Technologists in Ontario have been granted a degree Ontario. College staff initially respond to inquiries and if the of authority for self-regulation under provincial law. The matter cannot be resolved it is forwarded to the Inquires, College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) is the Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC). body that regulates the practice of dental technology to protect and serve the public interest. The Mission Statement Discipline of the College puts in succinctly: “To serve and protect the Matters are referred to the Discipline Committee when an public interest, by providing leadership and setting quality RDT appears to have shown a deliberate disregard for patient standards through self-regulation for Registered Dental welfare, engaged in misconduct, or demonstrated substandard Technologists of Ontario.” care that does not appear capable of remediation. This system of self-regulation is based on the premise that the College must act first and foremost in the interest of the public. All Dental Technologists in Ontario must be members in good standing of the College of Dental Technologists or the Royal College of Dentists of Ontario in order to practise dental technology. The duties of the CDTO include: • • Registration Update as of September 1, 2009 Registration renewals for 2009/2010 are now complete. The Official Register is available on the CDTO website: www. cdto.ca. Please check the information in the register to ensure accuracy. Notify the College in writing if you would like to change or correct your listing. Information contained in the Issuing certificates of registration to Registered Dental Official Register is based on information provided by registrants Technologists (RDTs) to allow them to practise in their Annual Return as of August 31, 2009. Subsequently, dental technology in Ontario; the status of registrants may change. Please contact the College if there are questions about a particular dental Monitoring and maintaining standards of practice technologist. through peer assessment and professional development portfolios; IMPORTANT NOTICE • Investigating complaints about RDTs on behalf of the The College has made improvements to its registration database. Due to this upgrade Members will notice they have public; and a new Registration ID #. Please take note of your new • Conducting discipline hearings when RDTs may have registration ID # for future reference. committed an act of professional misconduct or The College Council and Staff would like to congratulate incompetence. and welcome the New Registrants for the year 2009: The role of the College and its authority and powers are set Reg. ID out in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), the Name Mohammad Al-Zu’bi 1675 Health Professions Procedural Code, and the Dental Duy Cuong Banh 1676 Technology Act. Chun Wei Chai 1677 Important functions of the College include: Registration Registered Dental Technologists must be members of the College of Dental Technologists. Specific educational, experience, and examination requirements must be met before one can be registered. Quality Assurance The College has a legislated mandate to continuously improve the quality of care provided by Registered Dental Technologists. Some of the ways in which this achieved is through Continuing Education Points, Professional Development Portfolios, Peer Assessments, and establishing Core Competencies. Patient Relations Program The mandate of the patient relations program is to prevent and deal with sexual abuse of patients, staff or others by educating RDTs and providing information to the public about their rights. The College also administers a fund for therapy and counselling for those whom an RDT has sexually abused. Hsiu Chin Chang Ionut Sorin Cireasa Maya Debski Bela Dedek Nertila Duni Wadih Ghanem Khalil Hammoud Kojo Afaidzi Hayford Howard Stephen Izraelski Andriy Khomyn Ellen Lee Yonguen Park Steven Michael Pontet David Renato Savioli Kyoung On Song Melanie Adrienne Wilson Victoria Wai-Kei Wong Deanna Marjory Yent Hong Fei Zhang 1678 1694 1679 1680 1681 1682 1683 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 1689 1690 1691 1674 1692 1673 1693 3 23/09/09 5:24 PM Calendar of Events COUNCIL Kevin Doucette, RDT President George Paraskevopoulos, RDT Vice President Murthy Ghandikota Secretary-Treasurer Albert De Luca, RDT Sean Hanrahan, RDT Paul Imperius, RDT Rekha Lakra Colin Gary Lumsden October 2 16 23 November 9 December 11 January 2010 22 CDTO Recognition Lucheon Council Meeting* Orientation for 2010 Registration Examination Eligibility Examination Council Meeting* Council Meeting* * All Council meetings are open to the public and to members. They are normally held at the College Board Room from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call the College at (416) 438-5003 to reserve a seat if you are planning to attend. If you wish to make a presentation to Council, please notify the Registrar in writing 30 days before the scheduled meeting date. Ataul Haq Malick Robert Rabah Danny Roth, RDT Devinder Walia Adela Witko, RDT STAFF J. David McDonald Registrar Dwight Townsend MISSION STATEMENT To serve and protect the public interest, by providing leadership and setting quality standards through self-regulation for Registered Dental Technologists of Ontario. CDTO VALUES The CDTO is guided in its activities by these core values: Integrity: CDTO carries out its mission with professionalism that promotes trust and confidence, and sets an example for the profession. Respect and Consideration: CDTO conducts business thoughtfully, fairly and with compassion in all interactions. Deputy Registrar Liza Mohammed-Cadawas Coordinator, Administration Richard Prevost Coordinator, Quality Assurance and Committees Beverley Spencer Coordinator, Registration and Communications Transparency and openness: CDTO programs and activities are conducted openly and interactively within the boundaries of privacy legislation and regulations. Communication: The CDTO values open and honest communication exchange, and being accessible. Accountability: CDTO sets strategic goals and achieves them through collective responsibilities and teamwork. CDTO assesses its operations and reinforces ongoing quality improvement. Katherine Stern Office Assistant 2100 Ellesmere Road, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M1H 3B7 Tel: (416) 438-5003 1-877-391-CDTO Fax: (416) 438-5004 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cdto.ca 4 Copyrights of this newsletter belong to the CDTO. An article may be reprinted when credits are given both to the “Advisor” and the CDTO. Please send a copy of the publication containing the reprint to the CDTO. Dental ADVISOR (Sept09).indd 1 The Advisor is your source for current regulatory and other information on dental technology practice and College activities. Keep it on file for easy reference by you and/or your staff. CONTENTS PG. 1 President’s Message PG. 2 Registrar’s Message Welcome Deputy Registrar & New Public Member PG. 3 Registered Dental Technologists and Self Regulation Registration Update PG. 4 Calendar of Events Mission Statement Values DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Please call the College staff during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., if you need information, advice or full sets of documents mentioned in the Advisor. Your questions on issues are also welcome. Vol. 14 Issue 3 September 2009 Message from the President I would like to take a moment of your time to introduce myself. I have worked in the dental technology profession for the past 28 years. I choose the term “work” because, in this profession of ours, it is a great deal of work. I have met very few people who work as hard as dental technologists, or for that matter who are as dedicated to the successful outcome of their projects as dental technologists. Over the course of my career I have been lucky to work with, and apprentice under, very knowledgeable, generous, and extremely patient mentors and associates, without whose generosity and knowledge I would not have been able to become registered as a Registered Dental Technologist, and to continue to develop as a professional. I started my apprenticeship at Shaw laboratories in 1981 and, in conjunction with evening courses at George Brown College, my colleagues and I had the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of dental technology. I know this was invaluable to me and my peers of the day who have all gone on to have successful careers, and operate well respected laboratory practices of their own. These opportunities did not happen in a void. Other technologists volunteered their time, experience and knowledge. The Governing Board of Dental Technicians {today’s College of Dental Technologists of Ontario}, the Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario & laboratory owners all worked together to make sure these opportunities were in place. All of these people generously volunteered their time to form all of these organizations and staff them. Did they all agree on every issue? I doubt it, but I am sure that they agreed the work was important, and that they had an obligation, a duty if you will, to pass on their knowledge and experience to the technologists that followed. Things have changed since 1981, as they should, and they will continue to change. We now operate under the direction of the Regulated Health Professions Act, under which we grow and develop as professionals, to protect the interests of the people of Ontario. The journey from “craftspeople” to health care professionals has not been an easy one, and in my experience as with all things related to dental technology, it requires a great deal of hard work from dedicated professionals who will selflessly volunteer their time, to advance their profession. I ask you to consider what you can do to help advance our profession and College. Are you willing to contribute your time, experience and knowledge to make this a profession we can all be proud of. It takes time, patience, knowledge and expertise to create something that will stand the test of time. We do not always achieve this easily but only with continuous effort, dedication and a great deal of hard work can we achieve this goal. The ideal of professionalism is a journey, not a destination. So I ask if you would consider volunteering your time, through seeking election to council, or by contributing time to the various committees and task forces. We need a blend of people to do this job properly -- seasoned veterans as well as those who are just beginning their professional journey. Make our profession and our College something to be proud of. Kevin Doucette RDT President 1 23/09/09 5:24 PM