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June, 2019 Year 2019, Issue 4 Accent on Assisting It seems like only yesterday I was wishing everyone a safe and happy holi- day season - and now we can bring back out the sun hats and flip-flops! It's safe to say summer is once again upon us and we are well into the 2019 year. It's been a busy and productive few months for your council, and it is my pleasure to update my fellow members on what your council has been up to. We held a council meeting in February 2019 in Regina. An environmental scan is conducted at each meeting of council. This environmental scan is used to direct the Executive Director and to keep council moving forward with current topics and issues in our communities. At this meeting, we dis- cussed putting a strong focus on mental health within the dental office - patients and team. These are always great discussions and I always look forward to seeing where the council will head next. If you as members are ever wishing to see the SDAA moving in a certain direction, or have a topic you would like to see us work on, do not hesitate to reach out to us through sdaa@sasktel.net. We love to hear from you. On top of all of the regular scheduled council tasks and duties here are a couple other things we have worked on: Karly Edwards, RDA, President of SDAA • Contracted the development of an Oral Assessment & Screening Manual for dental assistants employed in public health (revisions are underway) • Contracted an educator to update the online IPC course; members may log in through the member portal to re- view the course material and complete the test (2 credits) • Requested SK Polytechnic for an online Elastomeric Separator Course and if necessary will contract the develop- ment • Approved a standard curriculum for Orthodontic Courses so that all courses in Canada are teaching the same com- petencies and gap training will not be required in the future • Moved our Professional Liability Insurance to PROLINK. There is an increased cost but there is increased bene- fit. Information is available on the website We have had a few members - Shout out to course developer Deb Markwart as well as Sandra Barker-Schmidt and Doneane Papandreos; who were hard at work over the last year to develop both surgical and restorative implant courses. These courses are completed and registration is now open, as of June 1, 2019. With the increased use of den- tal implants in general practice, this course is a great addition! I had the absolute pleasure of attending the accreditation site visit at SAIT/USASK Dental Assisting course at the begin- ning of April. It was great to see the process, and to see how much hard work is put into these site visits. BIG shout out to Susan, our Executive Director for all the hours she put into the reporting for this visit. I look forward to hearing the results later this year. I hope we can register some new assistants soon. (Continued on page 2)
(Continued from page 1) Job Board On that note, I know I may sound like a broken record, but I cannot stress enough how important it is for our current members to mentor Visit the SDAA website to track new job new members. This is a great profession but without great mentor- opportunities ship, new members might get scared off by the craziness that is a den- tal office! We ALL know what I mean! www.sdaa.sk.ca Council approved a second term for directors Dawn Schmaus, Lisa Lee and Colleen Kennedy. Council approved a second year as President and President Elect respectively for Karly Edwards and Gillian Isabelle. Last but not least, we held the Annual General Meeting on April 27, National Dental Assisting 2019 in Regina, SK. I was sad to see the poor attendance, but was hap- Examining Board py to have those that came. Along with all the usual AGM business Suite 204—2283 St. Laurent Blvd (budget reports, membership reports, etc., etc.) the SDAA Council Ottawa ON K1G 5A2 opened a potentially very exciting conversation on additional career pathways for dental assistants and saw a presentation by past presi- Phone: (613) 526-3424 dent Jillian Nault. You can read more about it in the “Explore Career Fax: (613) 526-5560 Pathways” in this publication. email: office@ndaeb.ca I want to remind you all, Dental Assistants are an integral part of the web page: www.ndaeb.ca Oral Health Team and you should all be proud of yourselves and happy Stephen Grundy with your career choice! Roll on to the heat of Sask! Chief Administrative Officer Karly Edwards, RDA Saskatchewan Dental Calendar of Events Assistants’ Association Box 294 September 28, 2019—SDAA PD, Saskatoon Inn Kenaston SK S0G 2N0 September 27-29, 2019 —Northern Health & Wellness Day Monday to Thursday November 1 & 2, 2019 —SDAA Council Meeting, Regina 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. February 7 & 8, 2020 —SDAA Council Meeting, Saskatoon April 24, 2020 — SDAA Council Meeting, Regina Phone: (306) 252-2769 April 25, 2020 —SDAA AGM & PD Event, Regina Fax: (306) 252-2089 September 19, 2020—SDAA PD Event, Saskatoon November 6 & 7, 2020 SDAA Council Meeting, Sandman, Saskatoon email: sdaa@sasktel.net web page: www.sdaa.sk.ca February 5 & 6, 2021—SDAA Council, Saskatoon Office Location: April 23, 2021—SDAA Council, Saskatoon 603 – 3rd Street April 24, 2021—SDAA AGM & PD Event, Saskatoon Kenaston SK September, 2021—TBA, Regina STAFF November 5 & 6, 2021 —SDAA Council, Regina ED/Registrar: Susan Anholt PD2 Coordinator: Jannelle Claypool Admin Assistant: Kim Johnson
25 Year Service Awards Katherine Adams Wendy Kuka Trina Brooks Laurie Kuliasa Tasha Cockwill Krissa McIntyre Janice Cuff Melanie McLean Elizabeth Desrosiers Melissa Meyer Toni Duckworth Tina Miller Cynthia Giesbrecht Lisa Peterson Shelley Hildebrandt Melany Pickford Shannon Klotz Christine Sayers Sue-Anne Knights Melonie Schultz Laura Knot Dana Senick Melissa Meyer, RDA—25 Year Service Award Recipient Acknowledging Years in the Profession 30 YEARS 35 YEARS 40 YEARS 45 YEARS Della Fournier Vicki Bosch Elizabeth Belisle Cheryl Redekopp Leanne Hornle Sheryl Coleman Sandra Blue Gail Wilkins Connie Merkosky Sarah Doerksen Barbara Firth Fay Pilatus Lark Fleming Debra Hansen Susan Riehl Shelley Frey Joyce Huber Leanne Semenchuck Donna Gignac Joanne Jeworski Mary Ann Syrenne Arden Hanna Colleen Kazakoff Mary Voth Patricia Hersikorn Beverley Kreway “We have so many Connie Hiltz Lorraine Leslie amazing dental Carol Karppinen Birgit Lessing assistant who have Connie McCrea-Woloshyn Alison Liable contributed Linda Miller-Jones Debbie Loehndorf significant years of Vivian Muench Karen Romick Diana Nagy service to the Norma Sheppard Andrea Ring profession and to Kim Smith Candice Romanuik the oral health of Joy Schneider the residents of our Sandra Stenerson province.” Shannon Stevenson Thank you all! Patricia Tomyn Rhonda Van Driel Pamela Vives 3
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Post Graduate Courses Orthodontic Assistant (DENT-1610) Insertion & Carving of Amalgam Restorations September 7 & 8, October 28 & 29, 2019 (DENT-1600) 8:30-5:00 Home study materials distributed by July 29, 2019 Home study materials available online by July 15 LABS: September 21 & 22, 2019 Lab components to be completed by May 14, 2020 9:00-4:00 Assignments due November 8, 2019 Orthodontic Assistant-Partial Skills (DENT-1620) Clinical due December 13, 2019 September 21, 2019 9:00-4:00 Insertion & Carving of Amalgam Restorations (DENT-1600) Gingival Retraction Cord (DNTL-1602) Home study materials distributed by February 10, October 19, 2019 2020 9:00-12:00 Labs March 21/22, 2020 AND 9:00-4:00 May 2, 2020 Assignments due April 24, 2020 9:00-12:00 Clinical due June 5, 2020 Home study materials distributed in advance of course date Dental Implant Surgery (DNTL-1605 online) September 3—September 30, 2019 Radiation QA for Dental Offices OR (DENT-1618 print/distance) January 13—February 10, 2020 registration open throughout Access to course materials will be given on the October 21-December 13, 2019 course start date January 20-March 13, 2020 April 27, 2020-June 1, 2020 Dental Implant Prosthetics (DNTL-1607) LAB: October 26, 2019 Dispensary Assistant IPC (DENT-1622 online) 9:00-5:00 registration open throughout Home study begins October 7, 2019 September 3-October 25, 2019 OR November 4-December 20, 2019 LAB: April 18, 2020 January 6-March 6, 2020 9:00-5:00 March 9-May 1, 2020 Home study begins March 20, 2020 Provisional Crown (DENT-1617) Dental Assisting Re-entry (DNTL-1603) November 2, 2019 June 22-June 26, 2020 Home study materials distributed by October 14, Course information will be sent out early May, 2020 2019 March 28, 2020 Return to Dental Assisting (DNTL-1604) Home study materials distributed by March 2, 2020 September 3-December 20, 2019 2019-2020 Sask Polytech Extension Dental Courses Registration will open June 1, 2019 **Note-course dates subject to change** Please access courses via: https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/part-time-studies/health- sciences.aspx?utm_source=short-url 4
SDAA Professional Development RDA NEEDED SDAA/SDHA: NEW PRODUCTS && MENTAL HEALTH & THE WORKPLACE SDAA requires two DATE: Saturday, September 28, 2019 practising RDAs to serve on the Curricu- REGISTERATION OPENS: 8:15am lum & Credentials BREAKFAST: 8:15-9:00am Committee. LOCATION: Saskatoon Inn YOU MUST BE: Saskatoon SK • Currently Presentations include: practising as a RDA; Kristy Charlton from Dentsply Sirona will offer a product update, presenting • Utilizing a broad new restorative products including their class II selection of products range of their (sectional matrix systems, bonding materials, flowable, resin composite, cur- competencies. ing lights, and finishing systems). • Critical thinking. Diana Bye will present on ‘Tools and techniques to reduce stress, anxiety, and • Futuristic but overwhelm in (and out of) the office” , her understanding of the role of the aware of public oral health professional promises to make this an engaging presentation. safety. Amanda Guthrie from OUT Saskatoon will be introducing participants to the foundations of identity, terminology, proper language, experiences that peo- ple within the LGBTQ2S community have had with the healthcare system, THANK YOU and inclusive practices that can be implemented within healthcare settings so SDAA extends a most Queer and Trans patients have better experiences. Resources will also be sincere thank you to the provided. following individuals for Lee Hinton from Saskatchewan Prevention Institute will present on Early their dedicated service to the Curriculum & Childhood Mental Health, tailored to a dental audience. Credentials Committee. CE Credits based on sign in/sign out 1 per hour When you are efficient and Registration Deadline: September 25, 2019 @ 5:00pm effective, long term ap- SDAA members are encouraged to login online and register through the SDAA pointments sometimes website at www.sdaa.sk.ca. happen. Council recently Non-members can register directly on the website or by mail, email or fax.Non determined that com- members may use e-transfer (answer is PD2019) mittees terms should be managed similarly to coun- Online bill payments, cheques or money orders are accepted. Please be advised cil. that refunds are not available unless your registration is cancelled prior to the • Karen Hannah (6 terms) course. • Alison Liable (5 terms) For more information Visit our website at www.sdaa.sk.ca or • Cathy Wright (2 terms) Call 306-252-2769 (feel free to leave a message and a call back number) 5
Northern Oral Health & Wellness Day NORTHERN ORAL You are invited to participate in Northern Health and Wellness Day oc- HEALTH & curring in the communities of Ile-a-la-Crosse, Buffalo Narrows, La Loche WELLNESS DAY and Clearwater, Saskatchewan on September 27 and 28, 2019. Over a three-day period last year, we provided care for 94 people and an esti- This year there is a new mated $26,000 worth of dentistry was performed. This year is a new in- interprofessional initia- terprofessional initiative where we are teaming up with other health pro- tive where we are fessionals to provide overall health to these members who are in need. teaming up with other We are looking at providing services health professionals to such as mental health, blood pressure provide overall health checks, blood glucose monitoring, nu- to these members who tritional counselling, dental assess- are in need. We are ments, dental hygiene care and restor- looking at providing ative treatment. We cannot hold this services such as mental event without the skills and knowledge of our volunteers. We are plan- health, blood pressure ning on leaving Regina on Thursday, September 26 in the afternoon and checks, blood glucose stopping in Saskatoon and Prince Albert to pick up volunteers. On Sun- monitoring, nutritional day, September 29 we will be leaving Buffalo Narrows in the late morn- ing/early afternoon after enjoying some of the local amenities in the ar- counselling, dental as- ea. Northern Saskatchewan is breathtaking and you will be able to take sessments, dental hy- in the scenic landscape and wildlife experiences. This is an event you will giene care and restora- not forget and you will be serving a community that experience many tive treatment. barriers in accessing care. Continuing education credits are offered for those participating in this event. Accommodations, food and snacks for the event are provided and you must be able to depart on the specified days and be available at the pick-up locations. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dean Lefebvre at (306) 775-7552 or dean.lefebvre@saskpolytech.ca. SDAA is also collecting names of RDA volunteers. Sunset on Lac La Loche 6 2018 Team at the La Loche Health Centre
A Conversation to Explore Career Pathways At the Annual General Meeting the SDAA Council opened a conversation on additional career pathways for dental assistants. These additional competencies could increase productivity, increase job satisfaction and remuneration. The additional competencies are IN BOLD. A level of supervision may be advisable, respon- sibility would be increased and training would need to ensure quality work and patient safety. The following examples were provided, but the council would like to hear your opinions. A discussion page will be opened in FORUMS in the member portal. PROSTHODONTIC MODULE: (as proposed by the Canadian Dental Assisting Regulatory Authorities) • Perform pulp vitality testing (temperature, electric or percussion). • Obtain face bow registration. • Place intermediate restorative materials for temporary restoration of a tooth; • remove excess material from occlusion or contour with hand instruments and slow speed rotary hand- piece; • Select or fabricate and fit provisional acrylic crowns, inlays, onlays and bridges; • Fabricate and fit intra-orally using self-curing or light curing materials; • Select and fit intra-orally using prefabricated or custom fabricated acrylic shells; • Remove excess material from occlusion or contour extra-orally with slow speed rotary handpiece; • Cement provisional acrylic crowns, inlays, onlays and bridges; • Prepare teeth for provisional cementation; • Place provisional crowns, inlays, onlays and bridges with a temporary cement; • Remove excess temporary cement with hand instruments; • Remove provisional acrylic crowns, inlays, onlays and bridges; • with hand instruments; • remove cement with hand instruments. • Prepare teeth for bonding or cementation of permanent crowns, inlays, onlays and bridges ; • Remove excess bonding agent or permanent cement with hand instruments; • Place gingival retraction cord with or without haemostatic agents (no epinephrine) in sulcus; • Remove gingival retraction cord; • Remove periodontal surgical dressing. DENTURE MODULE: • Minor denture adjustments; • Insert and adjust wax models for full & partial dentures. SURGICAL ASSISTING MODULE: • Dry socket treatment including flushing of site and place and remove alveolar socket dressing. ENDODONTIC ASSISTING MODULE: • Irrigate canals; • Dry canals with paper points; • Size and fit master points & accessory points. (Continued on page 8) 7
(Continued from page 7) RESTORATIVE MODULE: FORUM • Atraumatic Restorative Therapy (ART) is a procedure that utilizes adhe- sive restorative materials to provide interim restoration of decayed Please join the discussion. teeth. Hand instruments are often used to remove carious tooth tissue. Follow the link below to join No local anaesthesia or electrical instruments are required. ART delivers a the “Career Pathway” con- provisional procedure for populations that do not have immediate access versation. to full dental care. Clinical and laboratory sessions include pulp testing, Council has generated a list use of hand instruments, and mixing and placing glass ionomer cement. of possible competencies • Place Composite Restorations that dental assistants possi- bly could, with training per- SEDATION form. • Administer Nitrous Oxide: Monitoring patient and monitor and assist in the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen are part of your core com- We would love to hear your comments, both negative petencies The DAANCE (AAOMS) course and the SEDATION ASSISTANT and positive. CERTIFICATION (Alberta) will increase your comfort zone. • Local Anaesthetic Module: In order for a RDA to administer LA, the Sec- Follow the link: https:// tion 23 of the Dental Disciplines Act would need to be amended. There sdaa.in1touch.org/client/ forum/forum.html are several additional science classes that would be a prerequisite prior to a training program. The conversation is limited to members only, so you EXTENDING EMPLOYERS may will need to log in and • Currently Section 25 of The Dental Disciplines Act identifies that RDAs can the link should take you di- be employed by Dentists, OR Governments, Saskatchewan Health Au- rectly to the FORUM. If it thority, municipalities, Indian band, personal care home, board of educa- takes you to the home page, tion, Universities, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and Saskatche- there is a FORUM link availa- wan Polytechnic (each agency must have a referral arrangement with a ble. dentist). SDAA is encouraged to consider potential employers. Could You will see an POST REPLY they be hygienists, therapists or denturists? link for you to post ideas, reflection and concerns. EXTENDING TITLE PROTECTION Should SDAA ask for additional title protection to further prevent individuals without recognized training from using our title? • Dental Assistant • Registered Dental Assistant • Certified Dental Assistant SUPERVISION / AUTHORIZATION • The SDAA Bylaws are silent on supervision, the CDSS bylaws indicate that the dentist may determine the levels of supervision if they wish. • SDAA assumes that dental assistants practice their authorized acts through a standard process of authorization or assignment within the office which allows each member to automatically practice their scope. To comment, follow the link: https://sdaa.in1touch.org/client/forum/ forum.html 8
Issues Surrounding Access to Oral Health Care The SDHA is seeking your assistance in collecting information for a submission to government. The SDHA is interested in submitting a request to government to amend Section 25 of the Saskatchewan Dental Disci- plines Act, 1997, to permit the public freedom of choice for oral health services. Omni Educational Group Ltd has been hired as a consultant for this work. The SDAA council is considering a similar submission. Howev- er, at this point our members are invited to support the SDHA submission. Over the years Omni has found that some people are drawn to statistical data while others are influenced by stories. Many look for both types of data to gain a deeper understanding of the issues. In their efforts to provide diverse data, the SDHA is asking you to reflect on stories that might promote greater understanding of the need to increase access to oral health services for underserved groups in Sas- katchewan and the need to reduce regulatory barriers that negatively influence such access. In particular we are looking for stories that meet the following criteria: Involving an oral health professional regulated under Section 25 of the Saskatchewan Dental Disciplines Act, 1997 that demonstrates how the oral health care professional: • Did or could have increased the person’s quality of life … perhaps from the perspective of employment, social interaction, overall health, financial situation, etc. (i.e. from the Social Determinants of Health per- spective). AND /OR • Did or could have saved dollars for the health care system. Please limit your response in length to approximately 75 words or less. Your participation is totally voluntary and confidential. SDHA will be developing a compilation of stories and attaching them as an appendix to the submission. Your name(s) will not be linked to any story unless you specifically request it to be. Please indicate within your submission if you wish to have your name(s) includ- ed. The Omni contractors will review the stories and may make some editorial changes. In the case of substan- tial edits you would be contacted to review the story and be asked to provide consent for the editorial changes. The submission of stories will be considered as an indication of informed consent to use them in the report to the Saskatchewan government, and other possible publications and presentation arising from this work with the three regulatory organizations. If you have any questions about this request please contact the SDHA at sdharegistrar@sasktel.net. Thank you for submitting your stories to one of the above Omni Educational Group Ltd members by June 30, 2019. We appreciate your support in helping us strengthen our submission to government. EDITOR’S NOTE: Please ensure that your comments are submitted to the Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists’ Association by June 30. There are many changes that could substantively increase access to oral care in Saskatchewan. 9
TEAM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Team Assistance Pro- gram is a confidential sup- port program (through PAR consultants), for den- Did you know that problems such as disease, infection tists and their immediate in our mouth left untreated, can be the cause of poor family members, thera- pists, hygienists, assistants general health, especially as we age…? and receptionist. Thomega Entertainment has produced and directed a documentary entitled Saskatoon The Systemic Effect. 306-978-8282 This 47-minute program examines the challenges faced in most long-term OR 1-877-978-8282 care homes in North America. Simply put, the health of many residents is Regina at risk, due to poor oral health care and their lack of access to it. For baby 306-352-0680 boomers, this is a new reality to contend with, as they traditionally have OR 1-877-352-0680 taken good care of their teeth through-out their lives. Simply call the PAR office The pioneering studies completed by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and tell them you want to and the Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition, offer help in fully understand- discuss the program. Par ing, how best this issue can be addressed, and the benefits of having daily Consultants are trained to oral health care implemented in long term care homes, for residents. put you at ease and help you take the next step. If Information: www.thomega.com or www.thesystemiceffect.com you want information on- The Systemic Effect is produced by Thomega Entertainment Inc. in associa- ly, the process stops there. tion with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Saskatchewan Oral There is no pressure and Health Coalition Inc. Funding in part provided by Creative Saskatchewan. no compulsion to go fur- ther. The consultant has no authority over a client and can only make sugges- tions or recommendations. It is totally up to you. Funding for additional vis- its may be available through the SDAA. Contact the office. 10
SDAA Contract With Diabetes Canada This year the SDAA has continued our partnership with Diabetes Canada. This partnership provides excellent exposure for SDAA to meet our strategic objective of increasing oral health awareness through engagement opportunities and educational expos. In 2019 SDAA has chosen to participate in three events with the initial event be- ing the Indigenous Gathering held on May 15th in Prince Albert. SDAA set up an exhibit booth about oral health, good health and sugar awareness. We handed out oral health kits with tooth brushes, floss, brochures etc. This event had a lower attendance than anticipated but the opportunity for education was very valuable. In August, Diabetes Canada will be hosting the North Central Health Fair in Regina, the Health Fair provides the op- portunity to receive education and coun- selling from a variety of healthcare pro- fessionals and therefore is a great opportunity for the SDAA, we had over 500 people stop by our booth last year! In October, Diabetes Canada will be hosting a Pediatric Day, our involvement for this event will be similar to the other events, setting up an exhibit booth with infor- mation and supplies. Anyone who is interested in volunteering for any of these events can contact myself or the SDAA for more infor- mation. Jannelle Claypool, RDA Strategic & Professional Development Coordinator 11
Saskatchewan Dental FILLING IN 4 YOU Assistants’ Association Are you wanting to determine your own schedule or work where and PO Box 294 when you want? Or maybe you just want to earn some extra cash? Kenaston SK S0G 2N0 Filling in 4 You is seeking dental assistants to help full positions on a Web: www.sdaa.sk.ca casual, part-time or full-time basis. If you would like to be placed on our Email: sdaa@sasktel.net temping list please register online at www.fillingin4you.com or email us at Stacey Mundt, RDA (owner) fillingin4you@gmail.com Phone: 306-252-2769 or (306) 948-4442 DENTAL SENSE CONSULTING Cheryl Olberg, RDA is working as a consultant in Saskatoon. She is offering a human resources service to dental offices Email: dentalsense4u@yahoo.ca SDAA Council PRESIDENT Jim Coulter Jenn Prpich Karly Edwards PO Box 661 125 Fitzgerald Street 3530 Victoria Ave. Watrous, Sask S0K 4T0 Saskatoon SK S7N 2A6 Regina, SK S4T 1M1 Gillian Isabelle Doug Finnie Dawn Schmaus 12 Massey Road PO Box 21116 Box 251 Regina SK S4S 4M7 Saskatoon SK S7H 5N9 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Gillian Nault Colleen Kennedy Pamela Spink PO Box 612 2504 Pasqua St 622 Braemar Place Indian Head SK S0G 2K0 Regina SK S4S 0M2 Saskatoon SK S7V 1A2 Melissa Blow Lisa Lee PO Box 622 PO Box 4683 Melfort SK S0E 1A0 Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
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