vRDC Transition Update

As you are aware, the McMaster RDC is transitioning to a virtual environment, with access determined by affiliation and data confidentiality. The options are in-office only (Level 1) and remote (Level 2).

If you have not already done so:

• Contact Peter or Li to collect your credential sheet.
• Download the vRDC Quick Start Guide from the CRDCN website (contact us for password).
• Download the FortiToken Mobile app on your phone (used for 2-factor authentication).
• Verify that your account is ready by contacting Peter or Li.

Other items:

• If your project requires Level 1 access, please resume the use of the booking page. We will have additional slots available. Level 2 researchers are welcome to book as well.
• If you are travelling from out of town, please contact us first.
• If you require a program file or document to be copied to your folder, send it in advance and verify with us that it has been uploaded.

Contact us if you have any other questions!

Saturday Hours - On Demand

We will be offering Saturday hours this month, Saturday, June 14th - 12pm to 4pm. We will be open on an 'appointment' basis, only if requested. Please check the online booking system for offered the offered Saturday date this month.

 A reminder that after the transition to the vRDC, we will be retaining our booking system for those working in the RDC (at either Level 1 or Level 2). 

New data sets at the RDC: 

Survey of Oral Health Care Providers (SOHCP) 2023

The Survey of Oral Health Care Providers (SOHCP) 2023 is now available for download and can be accessed by researchers with approved projects.
 
Statistics Canada is conducting the Survey of Oral Health Care Providers. Survey results will help assess the current state of the oral health care system in Canada while providing insight into the changes that could impact this sector, including implementation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In addition, the data will help governments develop policies that support access to dental care in order to improve oral health outcomes for Canadians, and ensure an effective work environment for oral health care workers. This survey is the result of a collaboration between Statistics Canada and Health Canada.
 
More information on the SOHCP is available at: https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=5397

If you would like more information on how to submit a proposal for access to this data see https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/microdata/data-centres/access.  For more information about the RDC program please contact your local RDC analyst.

📃 For a list of all the most recent data releases, see https://crdcn.ca/publications-data/data/.