Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
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We regulate Ontario dentists and ensure the public has safe, equitable and competent oral health care.
📢 New Report Alert: Practice Models & Corporate Dentistry
We invite you to explore our latest summary report, which outlines five key options that will allow the College to ensure high-quality, professional oral health care, no matter the practice setting.
👉 Read the report: ow.ly/bqM350XyM6N
We invite you to explore our latest summary report, which outlines five key options that will allow the College to ensure high-quality, professional oral health care, no matter the practice setting.
👉 Read the report: ow.ly/bqM350XyM6N
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
📢 New Report Alert: Practice Models & Corporate Dentistry
We invite you to explore our latest summary report, which outlines five key options that will allow the College to ensure high-quality, professional oral health care, no matter the practice setting.
👉 Read the report: ow.ly/bqM350XyM6N
We invite you to explore our latest summary report, which outlines five key options that will allow the College to ensure high-quality, professional oral health care, no matter the practice setting.
👉 Read the report: ow.ly/bqM350XyM6N
Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign (Nov 25–Dec 10).
Learn how dentists can recognize and respond to gender-based and intimate partner violence, and how trauma-informed care can make a meaningful difference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTRA...
Learn how dentists can recognize and respond to gender-based and intimate partner violence, and how trauma-informed care can make a meaningful difference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTRA...
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign (Nov 25–Dec 10).
Learn how dentists can recognize and respond to gender-based and intimate partner violence, and how trauma-informed care can make a meaningful difference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTRA...
Learn how dentists can recognize and respond to gender-based and intimate partner violence, and how trauma-informed care can make a meaningful difference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTRA...
Today, we honor and remember the lives of transgender people lost to violence and discrimination. This is a reminder of the importance of equity, inclusion, and respect for everyone.
We are committed to fostering safe, inclusive oral health spaces where everyone is treated with dignity.
We are committed to fostering safe, inclusive oral health spaces where everyone is treated with dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Today, we honor and remember the lives of transgender people lost to violence and discrimination. This is a reminder of the importance of equity, inclusion, and respect for everyone.
We are committed to fostering safe, inclusive oral health spaces where everyone is treated with dignity.
We are committed to fostering safe, inclusive oral health spaces where everyone is treated with dignity.
This week, we’re sharing tips to help dentists be responsible disseminators of information while discussing dentistry online.
▶️Share accurate content from reliable sources.
▶️Comment only within your area of expertise and ensure all content meets College standards.
Learn more: ow.ly/H7Gw50XsTOB
▶️Share accurate content from reliable sources.
▶️Comment only within your area of expertise and ensure all content meets College standards.
Learn more: ow.ly/H7Gw50XsTOB
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This week, we’re sharing tips to help dentists be responsible disseminators of information while discussing dentistry online.
▶️Share accurate content from reliable sources.
▶️Comment only within your area of expertise and ensure all content meets College standards.
Learn more: ow.ly/H7Gw50XsTOB
▶️Share accurate content from reliable sources.
▶️Comment only within your area of expertise and ensure all content meets College standards.
Learn more: ow.ly/H7Gw50XsTOB
On this Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have worn the uniform.
Your dedication has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Veterans
Your dedication has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Veterans
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
On this Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have worn the uniform.
Your dedication has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Veterans
Your dedication has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Veterans
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🍬
Did you know that most preventable cavities are caused by excess sugar and poor oral hygiene?
The Canadian Dental Association has a helpful guide to keep Halloween enjoyable and your family’s smiles healthy: ow.ly/coqS50Xl9U1
Let’s make this Halloween sweet and smart!
Did you know that most preventable cavities are caused by excess sugar and poor oral hygiene?
The Canadian Dental Association has a helpful guide to keep Halloween enjoyable and your family’s smiles healthy: ow.ly/coqS50Xl9U1
Let’s make this Halloween sweet and smart!
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🍬
Did you know that most preventable cavities are caused by excess sugar and poor oral hygiene?
The Canadian Dental Association has a helpful guide to keep Halloween enjoyable and your family’s smiles healthy: ow.ly/coqS50Xl9U1
Let’s make this Halloween sweet and smart!
Did you know that most preventable cavities are caused by excess sugar and poor oral hygiene?
The Canadian Dental Association has a helpful guide to keep Halloween enjoyable and your family’s smiles healthy: ow.ly/coqS50Xl9U1
Let’s make this Halloween sweet and smart!
To help maintain a respectful and professional online presence, dentists should avoid posting:
❌Content that could be perceived as unprofessional, unethical or offensive
❌Disparaging remarks about individuals or specific groups
🔗 Visit our webpage for guidance: ow.ly/tpuZ50XinpS
#dentists #RCDSO
❌Content that could be perceived as unprofessional, unethical or offensive
❌Disparaging remarks about individuals or specific groups
🔗 Visit our webpage for guidance: ow.ly/tpuZ50XinpS
#dentists #RCDSO
October 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
To help maintain a respectful and professional online presence, dentists should avoid posting:
❌Content that could be perceived as unprofessional, unethical or offensive
❌Disparaging remarks about individuals or specific groups
🔗 Visit our webpage for guidance: ow.ly/tpuZ50XinpS
#dentists #RCDSO
❌Content that could be perceived as unprofessional, unethical or offensive
❌Disparaging remarks about individuals or specific groups
🔗 Visit our webpage for guidance: ow.ly/tpuZ50XinpS
#dentists #RCDSO
Join us for RCDSO Connect!
Dentists play a critical role in identifying and addressing gender-based violence and intimate partner violence. This session will explore how trauma-informed care and oral health equity intersect.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕖 7–8 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register: ow.ly/Cf9w50XhLbi
Dentists play a critical role in identifying and addressing gender-based violence and intimate partner violence. This session will explore how trauma-informed care and oral health equity intersect.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕖 7–8 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register: ow.ly/Cf9w50XhLbi
October 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us for RCDSO Connect!
Dentists play a critical role in identifying and addressing gender-based violence and intimate partner violence. This session will explore how trauma-informed care and oral health equity intersect.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕖 7–8 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register: ow.ly/Cf9w50XhLbi
Dentists play a critical role in identifying and addressing gender-based violence and intimate partner violence. This session will explore how trauma-informed care and oral health equity intersect.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕖 7–8 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register: ow.ly/Cf9w50XhLbi
Health Canada has corrected a system error affecting income calculations for some CDCP applicants.
Approximately 1% of members have either been found to be ineligible for the CDCP or have been assessed at an incorrect co-payment level.
Read Health Canada’s statement: ow.ly/2JcH50XgukJ
Approximately 1% of members have either been found to be ineligible for the CDCP or have been assessed at an incorrect co-payment level.
Read Health Canada’s statement: ow.ly/2JcH50XgukJ
October 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Health Canada has corrected a system error affecting income calculations for some CDCP applicants.
Approximately 1% of members have either been found to be ineligible for the CDCP or have been assessed at an incorrect co-payment level.
Read Health Canada’s statement: ow.ly/2JcH50XgukJ
Approximately 1% of members have either been found to be ineligible for the CDCP or have been assessed at an incorrect co-payment level.
Read Health Canada’s statement: ow.ly/2JcH50XgukJ
🦠 National Infection Control Week is here!
Let’s take a moment to recognize the vital role infection prevention and control (IPAC) plays in dental practices.
Explore our IPAC standard, public health guidelines, FAQs, and practical resources: ow.ly/m7XJ50XfPAc
Let’s take a moment to recognize the vital role infection prevention and control (IPAC) plays in dental practices.
Explore our IPAC standard, public health guidelines, FAQs, and practical resources: ow.ly/m7XJ50XfPAc
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🦠 National Infection Control Week is here!
Let’s take a moment to recognize the vital role infection prevention and control (IPAC) plays in dental practices.
Explore our IPAC standard, public health guidelines, FAQs, and practical resources: ow.ly/m7XJ50XfPAc
Let’s take a moment to recognize the vital role infection prevention and control (IPAC) plays in dental practices.
Explore our IPAC standard, public health guidelines, FAQs, and practical resources: ow.ly/m7XJ50XfPAc
🍂 The College will close early at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 10, and remain closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’ll reopen with regular office hours on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We’ll reopen with regular office hours on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🍂 The College will close early at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 10, and remain closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’ll reopen with regular office hours on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We’ll reopen with regular office hours on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, mail delivery to the RCDSO may be delayed. We offer alternative ways to connect:
✅ Submit complaints online
✅ Email/courier time-sensitive documents
✅ Drop off materials in person
✅ Wall certificates will be sent via courier
More details: ow.ly/uhPY50X8Ljt
✅ Submit complaints online
✅ Email/courier time-sensitive documents
✅ Drop off materials in person
✅ Wall certificates will be sent via courier
More details: ow.ly/uhPY50X8Ljt
October 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, mail delivery to the RCDSO may be delayed. We offer alternative ways to connect:
✅ Submit complaints online
✅ Email/courier time-sensitive documents
✅ Drop off materials in person
✅ Wall certificates will be sent via courier
More details: ow.ly/uhPY50X8Ljt
✅ Submit complaints online
✅ Email/courier time-sensitive documents
✅ Drop off materials in person
✅ Wall certificates will be sent via courier
More details: ow.ly/uhPY50X8Ljt
Join us tomorrow for RCDSO Connect!
Our next session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Category 1 webinar will introduce the College’s Foundations of Professionalism document and explore how its core principles apply in everyday practice.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/kGYJ50X84hJ
Our next session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Category 1 webinar will introduce the College’s Foundations of Professionalism document and explore how its core principles apply in everyday practice.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/kGYJ50X84hJ
October 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join us tomorrow for RCDSO Connect!
Our next session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Category 1 webinar will introduce the College’s Foundations of Professionalism document and explore how its core principles apply in everyday practice.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/kGYJ50X84hJ
Our next session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This Category 1 webinar will introduce the College’s Foundations of Professionalism document and explore how its core principles apply in everyday practice.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/kGYJ50X84hJ
📰The latest edition of our newsletter is packed with updates:
🔶 Supporting the Reconciliation journey
🤖 New guidance on AI
📄 Release of the Foundations of Professionalism document
➡️ PLP divestment news
📢 Updates from NIHB
Check your inbox or click here to read it: ow.ly/M4IE50X6gY8
#RCDSO #AI
🔶 Supporting the Reconciliation journey
🤖 New guidance on AI
📄 Release of the Foundations of Professionalism document
➡️ PLP divestment news
📢 Updates from NIHB
Check your inbox or click here to read it: ow.ly/M4IE50X6gY8
#RCDSO #AI
October 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📰The latest edition of our newsletter is packed with updates:
🔶 Supporting the Reconciliation journey
🤖 New guidance on AI
📄 Release of the Foundations of Professionalism document
➡️ PLP divestment news
📢 Updates from NIHB
Check your inbox or click here to read it: ow.ly/M4IE50X6gY8
#RCDSO #AI
🔶 Supporting the Reconciliation journey
🤖 New guidance on AI
📄 Release of the Foundations of Professionalism document
➡️ PLP divestment news
📢 Updates from NIHB
Check your inbox or click here to read it: ow.ly/M4IE50X6gY8
#RCDSO #AI
The NIHB regional dental fees have been updated and are available in the NIHB Regional Dental Benefit Grids.
Additionally, dental providers now have 365 calendar days to submit claims, up from the previous 30-day window.
Learn more: ow.ly/FEaG50WEUIH
#RCDSO #NIHB #SSNA #AccessToCare #dentists
Additionally, dental providers now have 365 calendar days to submit claims, up from the previous 30-day window.
Learn more: ow.ly/FEaG50WEUIH
#RCDSO #NIHB #SSNA #AccessToCare #dentists
August 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The NIHB regional dental fees have been updated and are available in the NIHB Regional Dental Benefit Grids.
Additionally, dental providers now have 365 calendar days to submit claims, up from the previous 30-day window.
Learn more: ow.ly/FEaG50WEUIH
#RCDSO #NIHB #SSNA #AccessToCare #dentists
Additionally, dental providers now have 365 calendar days to submit claims, up from the previous 30-day window.
Learn more: ow.ly/FEaG50WEUIH
#RCDSO #NIHB #SSNA #AccessToCare #dentists
The College will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 1, and all day on Monday, August 4, for the Civic Holiday.
We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, August 5, at 8:30 a.m.
We wish you and your loved ones a relaxing long weekend!
#RCDSO
We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, August 5, at 8:30 a.m.
We wish you and your loved ones a relaxing long weekend!
#RCDSO
August 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The College will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 1, and all day on Monday, August 4, for the Civic Holiday.
We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, August 5, at 8:30 a.m.
We wish you and your loved ones a relaxing long weekend!
#RCDSO
We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, August 5, at 8:30 a.m.
We wish you and your loved ones a relaxing long weekend!
#RCDSO
📢New & Updated CDCP Resources for Oral Health Professionals
Stay informed with the latest information on preauthorization, privacy protection, and coordination of benefits.
📄Participation, coordination of benefits and preauthorization: ow.ly/zfFi50WwU3W
🔐 Privacy protection: ow.ly/10BQ50WwU3U
Stay informed with the latest information on preauthorization, privacy protection, and coordination of benefits.
📄Participation, coordination of benefits and preauthorization: ow.ly/zfFi50WwU3W
🔐 Privacy protection: ow.ly/10BQ50WwU3U
July 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📢New & Updated CDCP Resources for Oral Health Professionals
Stay informed with the latest information on preauthorization, privacy protection, and coordination of benefits.
📄Participation, coordination of benefits and preauthorization: ow.ly/zfFi50WwU3W
🔐 Privacy protection: ow.ly/10BQ50WwU3U
Stay informed with the latest information on preauthorization, privacy protection, and coordination of benefits.
📄Participation, coordination of benefits and preauthorization: ow.ly/zfFi50WwU3W
🔐 Privacy protection: ow.ly/10BQ50WwU3U
Share your feedback on the following resources:
📄Draft Standard of Practice: Managing Conflicts and Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship
📑Resources for the draft Standard
🤝Resource on building and maintaining dentist-patient relationships
👉 Take the survey: ow.ly/yazG50WuZwT
#RCDSO #dentists
📄Draft Standard of Practice: Managing Conflicts and Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship
📑Resources for the draft Standard
🤝Resource on building and maintaining dentist-patient relationships
👉 Take the survey: ow.ly/yazG50WuZwT
#RCDSO #dentists
July 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Share your feedback on the following resources:
📄Draft Standard of Practice: Managing Conflicts and Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship
📑Resources for the draft Standard
🤝Resource on building and maintaining dentist-patient relationships
👉 Take the survey: ow.ly/yazG50WuZwT
#RCDSO #dentists
📄Draft Standard of Practice: Managing Conflicts and Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship
📑Resources for the draft Standard
🤝Resource on building and maintaining dentist-patient relationships
👉 Take the survey: ow.ly/yazG50WuZwT
#RCDSO #dentists
The Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Health have issued key materials:
📝Memo: Current outbreak status, immunization strategies and more.
❔ FAQs: Guidance on identifying, managing & reporting suspected measles cases, & protecting staff and patients.
🔗https://ow.ly/VK6450WgPzK
📝Memo: Current outbreak status, immunization strategies and more.
❔ FAQs: Guidance on identifying, managing & reporting suspected measles cases, & protecting staff and patients.
🔗https://ow.ly/VK6450WgPzK
June 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Health have issued key materials:
📝Memo: Current outbreak status, immunization strategies and more.
❔ FAQs: Guidance on identifying, managing & reporting suspected measles cases, & protecting staff and patients.
🔗https://ow.ly/VK6450WgPzK
📝Memo: Current outbreak status, immunization strategies and more.
❔ FAQs: Guidance on identifying, managing & reporting suspected measles cases, & protecting staff and patients.
🔗https://ow.ly/VK6450WgPzK
As National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Honouring Indigenous history and truth means committing to learning, listening, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
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Honouring Indigenous history and truth means committing to learning, listening, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Honouring Indigenous history and truth means committing to learning, listening, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
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Honouring Indigenous history and truth means committing to learning, listening, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
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Watch the Council meeting live on YouTube tomorrow!
🗓️ Thursday, June 19
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Access the meeting materials and the livestream link here: www.rcdso.org/about-rcdso/...
#RCDSO
🗓️ Thursday, June 19
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Access the meeting materials and the livestream link here: www.rcdso.org/about-rcdso/...
#RCDSO
June 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Watch the Council meeting live on YouTube tomorrow!
🗓️ Thursday, June 19
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Access the meeting materials and the livestream link here: www.rcdso.org/about-rcdso/...
#RCDSO
🗓️ Thursday, June 19
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Access the meeting materials and the livestream link here: www.rcdso.org/about-rcdso/...
#RCDSO
We are reviewing our Dental CT Scanners Standard of Practice and we need input from Ontario dentists!
We’re looking to better understand dentist's experiences using CT and CBCT technology in practice, including any challenges or barriers encountered.
👉 Start here: www.rcdso.org/public-consu...
We’re looking to better understand dentist's experiences using CT and CBCT technology in practice, including any challenges or barriers encountered.
👉 Start here: www.rcdso.org/public-consu...
June 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We are reviewing our Dental CT Scanners Standard of Practice and we need input from Ontario dentists!
We’re looking to better understand dentist's experiences using CT and CBCT technology in practice, including any challenges or barriers encountered.
👉 Start here: www.rcdso.org/public-consu...
We’re looking to better understand dentist's experiences using CT and CBCT technology in practice, including any challenges or barriers encountered.
👉 Start here: www.rcdso.org/public-consu...
The recording from our June 11 RCDSO Connect webinar on communication best practices in dental care is now available on our YouTube channel!
Ontario dentists can earn 1 Category 3 CE point for watching: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypDd...
#RCDSO #dentists #OntarioDentists #dentistes
Ontario dentists can earn 1 Category 3 CE point for watching: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypDd...
#RCDSO #dentists #OntarioDentists #dentistes
June 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The recording from our June 11 RCDSO Connect webinar on communication best practices in dental care is now available on our YouTube channel!
Ontario dentists can earn 1 Category 3 CE point for watching: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypDd...
#RCDSO #dentists #OntarioDentists #dentistes
Ontario dentists can earn 1 Category 3 CE point for watching: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypDd...
#RCDSO #dentists #OntarioDentists #dentistes
🌈🎉 Happy Pride Month!
We're committed to inclusive, patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Learn more about our CE sponsor, Rainbow Health Ontario, that helps healthcare providers enhance their clinical and cultural competency in caring for 2SLGBTQI+ patients: ow.ly/9eL450W5LQt.
We're committed to inclusive, patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Learn more about our CE sponsor, Rainbow Health Ontario, that helps healthcare providers enhance their clinical and cultural competency in caring for 2SLGBTQI+ patients: ow.ly/9eL450W5LQt.
June 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🌈🎉 Happy Pride Month!
We're committed to inclusive, patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Learn more about our CE sponsor, Rainbow Health Ontario, that helps healthcare providers enhance their clinical and cultural competency in caring for 2SLGBTQI+ patients: ow.ly/9eL450W5LQt.
We're committed to inclusive, patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Learn more about our CE sponsor, Rainbow Health Ontario, that helps healthcare providers enhance their clinical and cultural competency in caring for 2SLGBTQI+ patients: ow.ly/9eL450W5LQt.
Dentists must screen for measles symptoms and follow the College's IPAC standard for managing febrile respiratory, rash, and eye infections.
🔗Read the following article for additional guidance: ow.ly/bQaP50W3I0L
🔗Access the IPAC standard and related resources: ow.ly/33bb50W3I0J
🔗Read the following article for additional guidance: ow.ly/bQaP50W3I0L
🔗Access the IPAC standard and related resources: ow.ly/33bb50W3I0J
June 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Dentists must screen for measles symptoms and follow the College's IPAC standard for managing febrile respiratory, rash, and eye infections.
🔗Read the following article for additional guidance: ow.ly/bQaP50W3I0L
🔗Access the IPAC standard and related resources: ow.ly/33bb50W3I0J
🔗Read the following article for additional guidance: ow.ly/bQaP50W3I0L
🔗Access the IPAC standard and related resources: ow.ly/33bb50W3I0J