BC’s professional association for
registered dental technicians
Annual General Meeting
April 26, 2014
Vision
We are leaders in Dental Technology
Mission
The DTABC is the professional voice of
dental technology and is committed to
delivering excellence in education and
providing relevant benefits.
BENEFITS
• Professional development- discounts on continuing education
courses
• Networking opportunities- deepen existing business relationships
and make new contacts
• Advocacy and public awareness- DTABC can effectively organize
campaigns to raise our profile and lobby government on your behalf
• Build a national presence – ADTO partnership
• Volunteer and leadership opportunities- participate in the
governance process of the DTABC
BENEFITS CONT’D
• Best possible & competitive professional liability
insurance
• Competitive pricing on group insurance for extended
health, business and access to Club DTABC
• Dental Technology Today and Spectrum
• Career opportunities – DTABC job ads and classifieds
A Solid Foundation
 Financial accountability to the Board
 Multi-year Strategic Plan
 Three very successful DTA Conventions with small surplus
 Public Awareness Program & new video
 Strengthening relationships with the College
 Dental Technology Today magazine
 Strong governance – AGMs with speakers & CE
 ADTO Partnership
 New website with improved member only section
Current Initiatives:
• Working with VCC to revise RDT curriculum and program delivery
• Working with ADTO on joint on-line education programs
1. Records Keeping and HR Management –WHMIS
2. E-max course with Ivoclar Vivadent
3. Possible National presence – informed consent /outsourcing
• Discussions with the College regarding education for Assistants
• Expanded Scope of Practice for RDTs
Expanded Scope of Practice Proposal
• Chris Opitz, Chair of Committee
• The current scope of practice is outlined in the
Dental Technicians Regulation (2008)
• In order to better meet the needs of patients
and requests of referring health professionals,
it is proposed that the current scope of
practice be expanded.
Scope of Practice cont’d
• Activities within the expanded scope of
practice are considered additional “restricted”
• Require specific authorization from the
College to perform them
• Interested applicants need to demonstrate to
the College appropriate knowledge and
competency to perform these activities
Scope of Practice cont’d
• Registrants would continue to perform under
current scope of practice
• Those who elect to provide additional
activities under an expanded scope of practice
would require additional education approved
by the College and application for
authorization to practice the expanded scope
of activities from the College
Scope of Practice cont’d
• The expanded scope of practice would be
voluntary, not mandatory.
• To date: 235 DTABC members have responded
in favour
• Next phase beginning in May
Informed Consent
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A way to help mitigate outsourcing
Protects the consumer
Ties with Awareness Campaign
Link with National College Initiative and
Health Canada
DTABC PDC Partnership
• DTABC joined PDC March 2014 at Vancouver
Convention Centre
• PDC Exhibitors participated [24]
• 205 delegates attended
• Continuing Education
• Higher profile in dental profession
• Keeping DTABC identity / brand
• PDC very happy with results for 1st year
Stakeholder Relations
Goal
To strengthen the DTABC’s position and
influence with key industry stakeholders
Stakeholder Relations
Objectives
• To encourage ongoing cooperation with our
industry partners
• To foster understanding and acceptance of the
DTABC
• To better understand our partners’ issues and
needs
• To promote membership in the Association
Assistant Education
• Establish minimum education requirements for new
Assistants in partnership with CDTBC
• Scope of Practice for Assistants [CDTBC]
• Determine training required and who will deliver
• Determine Continuing Education requirements
• Delineate grandfathering if applicable
• Implement
VIDEO & AUDIO PRESENTATION
THANK YOU