May 14, 2020
by Dr. Robert Carroll, Chief Dental Advisor
It now appears that dental offices will be allowed to open before Covid-19 is totally eliminated as a risk to patients and health care workers. Opening will be conditional on dental offices following all IPAC guidelines currently in place as well as potential new requirements.
A new reality will be the much higher likelihood that your practice may be subject to an inspection by public health. To understand why it is important to understand the circumstances that trigger inspections of dental offices.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
by Susan McGuire, Professional Consultant & Trainer, Certified WHMIS Trainer, CDA Level II, OSAP Member, AGD/PACE approved provider
Are you compliant with the current regulated IPAC protocols in your clinic?
By now, every dentist should be acutely aware that changes are necessary to traditional IPAC processes. All clinics must now follow the latest protocols created by the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) and the RCDSO Standards of Practice for Infection Prevention and Control.
Across Quebec, dental practices are under increasing pressure from the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) to demonstrate strict compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards. It is no longer enough to have protocols in place; clinics must provide verifiable proof that every standard is met consistently.
This shift is part of a broader national trend. For example, Public Health Ontario mandates detailed logs for every sterilization cycle including:
Meeting these stringent standards with manual paper-based systems poses serious risks:
SterilWize transforms your IPAC process by automating compliance and ensuring peace of mind. Here’s how:
Quebec’s regulatory direction is clear: zero tolerance for documentation gaps. Manual processes are no longer sustainable. SterilWize is not just a digital tool — it's a strategic investment in safety, efficiency, and long-term compliance success.
Be prepared, be confident — lead with SterilWize.