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Health System Improvements Act

The amendment to the Dental Hygiene Act, 1991 was proclaimed on September 1, 2007.  Therefore, registrants who have been approved by the CDHO to self-initiate their authorized act of scaling teeth and root planing, including curetting surrounding tissue may do so without an order from a dentist subject to the regulation on contraindications. 

In this package you will find copies of: 

Please read the information carefully.  Only applicants who qualify under Stream One can apply at this time.  The on-line course, required under Streams Two and Three, is being developed and the CDHA plans to have it available by the end of January 2008.  Updates to the availability and particulars of the course will be on the CDHO web site (www.cdho.org) and the CDHA web site ( www.cdha.ca ) in January 2008. 

If you choose to apply for approval for self-initiation, complete the application form and return to the College with the supporting documentation and application fee.  If you are deemed eligible, in accordance with the Standard of Practice for Self-Initiation, you will receive a self-adhesive seal that is to be attached to your wall certificate.   

Questions related to the business aspect of dental hygiene should be directed to the associations. (www.odha.on.ca or www.cdha.ca)  

Self-initiation may only occur once the registrant has received approval from the CDHO.