Standards in Focus: Self-Study Activity Survey

Consent to Treatment and Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse

Congratulations! You have taken an important first step in learning more about the RCDSO's new Standards of Practice - Consent to Treatment and Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse.

The RCDSO Standards of Practice set out legal, professional, and ethical obligations that apply to dentists practising in Ontario. Standards of Practice support dentists and protect the public by communicating the College’s expectations for the profession.

By reviewing these Standards of Practice, assessing your practice and addressing any discrepancies, you are eligible to earn up to five (5) continuing education points in Category 2 for each Standard, as noted below.

To obtain your certificate, you must answer the questions below and click SUBMIT.

We will review your submission and email you your certificate within five business days.

Once you have your certificate, you must enter your CE points into your e-Portfolio under Category 2, Self-Study Activity / e-Learning Program. You may choose to upload your certificate to the e-Portfolio or save it in your files.

Please contact Susan Taylor at staylor@rcdso.org with any questions. You will receive a response within two business days.

1.Contact Information

Please tell us about yourself. We will send your Certificate of Completion to the email address you provide.(Required.)

First Name

Last Name

RCDSO #

Email address

Primary practice location (city)

2.This section focuses on the RCDSO Standard of Practice - Consent to Treatment. Please check all that apply. You will earn 1 CE point for each that you select.(Required.)

I have reviewed the RCDSO's Standard of Practice - Consent to Treatment (March 2025).

I have reviewed the RCDSO's Frequently Asked Questions - Consent to Treatment with my team.

I have downloaded the one-page checklist Consent to Treatment and made it accessible as a reminder in day-to-day practice.

I have examined my own practices and addressed any differences between my approach and the RCDSO Standard of Practice on Consent to Treatment.

3.This section focuses on the RCDSO Standard of Practice - Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse. Please check all that apply. You will earn 1 CE point for each that you select.(Required.)

I have reviewed the RCDSO's Standard of Practice - Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse (March 2025).

I have reviewed the RCDSO's Frequently Asked Questions - Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse with my team.

I have reviewed the Case Scenarios related to boundary violations and sexual abuse provided by the RCDSO and discussed them with my team.

I have created / updated an office policy on gift-giving and receiving.

I have examined my own practices and addressed any differences between my approach and the RCDSO Standard of Practice on Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse.

4.Confirmation to the RCDSO of the accuracy of your responses is required.(Required.)

I attest that the information I have entered is accurate.

5.Follow -up: As part of our ongoing commitment to improve our resources, we would like to contact you to hear more about your experience with implementing these Standards of Practice. We will use your feedback to continue to strengthen these resources.

I give permission for the RCDSO to contact me to hear more about my experience with implementing the RCDSO Standards on Consent to Treatment and Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse.(Required.)

Yes