As of July 1, 2021 the ADA&C is implementing these Key Considerations for Dental Practice Moving Forward During the COVID-19 Pandemic. These considerations replace previous guidelines.
If you do not have a dentist, visit our Find-a-Dentist tool, or visit Alberta Health Services Dental Clinic (for families in financial need).
Alberta’s vaccination program is underway to save lives and livelihoods. Some Albertans can book now.
Vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of the virus. They are effective and safe for protecting our health, as well as the health of family and community members. Alberta Health Services and Canada.ca have many resources on the authorized vaccines, types of vaccines and on-going safety monitoring.
- AHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information Tip Sheet
- AHS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Canada.ca Vaccine Safety, concerns and possible side effects
- Canada.caCOVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has published a COVID-19 Vaccination Tool Kit for Health Care Providers, which brings together evidence-based vaccine resources on COVID-19, authorized COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine safety and more. We encourage you to spend some time exploring the tool kit.
Vaccine-related resources and tools are also available on the CANVax website. This is an online resource centre for public health professionals that offers curated vaccine-related content, including guidance documents, webinars, policy papers, and fact sheets
People with certain disabilities may have difficulty wearing a mask if, for example, they have severe allergies, experience asthma attacks, or have other respiratory issues. Masks are a barrier to people with hearing disabilities who rely on lip reading or facial expressions to communicate. Masks may not be suitable for children and adults with certain physical, intellectual, mental, or cognitive disabilities, such as autism or anxiety.
An inability to access or use a mask should not lead to automatic negative consequences, such as harassment, employee discipline or termination, complete denial of service, or eviction from housing. The employer, service provider, or landlord has a duty to accommodate. For example, a store could provide curbside pickup for a customer unable to wear a mask because of a disability. Similarly, an employer would have an obligation to accommodate employees to the point of undue hardship. However, consideration will be given to their need to balance the accommodation obligation with their other legal obligations to co-workers and customers.
Visit Alberta Human Rights Commission for more information.
Dental Practice Guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pharmacological Management for Adults and Children
Adult Pharmacologic Management
Pediatric Pharmacologic Management
Guide for Pandemic Influenza Plan
Guide to Face Mask Selection and Use
Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks