18 May 2018 (updated)
IN THIS NEWS BULLETIN
Please note: in the version of the newsletter that was distributed on 18 May, the position of Treasurer was missing from the list of positions that were filled by acclamation. This has been corrected below.
The ballot count was held 17 May 2018. Below are the results:
UBC Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Jeff Coil (ELECTED)
Dr. Andrea Esteves
Certified Dental Assistant
Ms. Sabina Reitzik (ELECTED)
Ms Arlene D. Cearns
Ms. Suzanne Judge
The
following positions were filled by acclamation: President,
Vice-President, Treasurer, Dentist (District 1: Fraser Valley), Dentist (District
4: Vancouver), and Dentist, Certified Specialist.
These terms take effect 1 July 2018. You can read more on the election page.
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We need your feedback on proposed changes to the quality assurance (QA)
program. Since the revised program will change the QA requirements for
all dentists, dental therapists, and CDAs we are hosting a series of
sessions around the province to walk you through the proposed changes
and to gather your input.
The first two sessions are:
Vancouver (almost full) | Victoria |
Wednesday, 30 May
6-8 pm (light meal served at 5:30pm) Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre
711 W. Broadway (at Heather Street)
Vancouver, B.C.
| Wednesday, 27 June
6-8 pm (light meal served at 5:30pm) Inn at Laurel Point (downtown Victoria)
680 Montreal Street
Victoria, B.C. |
These sessions are eligible for two continuing education credits. They are free to attend and include a light meal, but you must reserve your seat. Log in to your account to register for these sessions.
Read about the proposed changes here
Please
note that the proposal will be open for consultation with registrants,
stakeholders and members of the public at the end of the summer using an
online forum.
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Registrants and the public are welcome to attend the Annual General
Meeting and the open portion of the June Board meeting. If you plan to
attend either event in person, please RSVP to Nancy Crosby, Manager of
the CEO's Office, at ncrosby@cdsbc.org by 7 June.
Annual General Meeting
Friday, 15 June 2018
8:30 to 9:30 am
Joseph and Rosalie Segal Centre, Room 1420, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
The AGM will be webcast and available to view across the province. Instructions for joining the webcast will be posted on the events page closer to the event date.
The board meeting takes place the following day:
Board Meeting
Saturday, 16 June 2018
8:30 am
Terminal City Club, "Skidmore Room," 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
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Dr. Meredith Moores has been appointed to oversee the complaints team as
CDSBC’s Acting Director of Professional Practice. This follows Dr. Chris
Hacker’s recent appointment into the role of Acting Registrar. Meredith
has been with the College for four years as a Complaint Investigator,
she brings extensive clinical and academic experience in both private
and public spheres of dentistry.
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Our office will be closed on Monday, 21 May for Victoria Day. We will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, 22 May 2018
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This Contact News Bulletin is distributed to registrants for the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. It is one of CDSBC's official methods of notification to its registrants. Registrants are responsible for reading College publications to ensure that they are aware of current standards, policies and guidelines. 