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The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario regulates the practice of dental hygiene in the interest of the overall health and safety of the public of Ontario.
About the College
About the College
About
What We Do
History of the College
Our Promise
Governing Council / Meetings
Strategic Direction
Our Strategic Ends
College Projects and Programs
Stakeholder Consultation
Transparency Agenda
About the Agenda
Office of the Fairness Commissioner
Whistleblower Policy
CDHO Privacy Code
Program Evaluations
Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan Evaluation Report (2018)
CDHO Knowledge Network Evaluation Report (2011)
Quality Assurance Program Evaluation Report (2012)
Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) Survey Results 2019
Publications
Annual Reports
Council Meeting Minutes
Discipline Decisions
Milestones
Oral Health Report
Committees
Statutory
Non-Statutory
Careers
Working at the College
For the Public
For the Public
About Dental Hygienists
What Is a Dental Hygienist?
Code of Ethics
Scope of Practice
Cost of Dental Hygiene Services
Education Requirements
Standards of Practice
Continuing Competency
Public Register
How to Use the Register
About the Register
Find a Registered Dental Hygienist
Authorized Prescribers List
Policy on Reporting Apparently Criminal Behaviour to the Police
Posting Criminal Charges, Findings and Bail Conditions on the Public Register
Media
Radio Announcements
Print PDFs
Video Library
Quotes
Newsfeed Articles
Public Education Program
Program Focus
What to Expect from your Dental Hygienist
What to Tell your Dental Hygienist
CDHO Promise
Overall Health
Understanding Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse
Funding for Therapy and Counselling
Publications
Annual Reports
Council Meeting Minutes
Discipline Decisions
Milestones Magazine
Oral Health Report
Complaints About a Dental Hygienist
Complaints Process
Rules of Procedure of the Discipline Committee
Discipline Process
Discipline Hearing Decorum Pamphlet
Illegal Practice
Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan
About the Plan
Upcoming Meetings and Hearings
Council Meetings
Upcoming Hearings
My CDHO
My CDHO
Self-Service Portal
About the Self-Service Portal
Change Address
QA Learning Management System (SMILE Portal)
Drug Exam
Pay Fees
Practice Advice
Speak to an Advisor
CDHO Registrants Handbook
Handbook on Sensitive Practice
Registrants Resources
CDHO Knowledge Network
Prescription for Oral Health Notepad
Mentorship
About the CDHO Mentorship
Benefits of the Program
Becoming a Mentor
Choosing a Mentor
Mentor of the Year Award
Peer Mentor Training
Registration
Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Professional Conduct
Change of Status
Fees
Professional Incorporation
Registering in Other Provinces
Reinstatement
Renewal Process
Resignation
Restorative
Self-Initiation
Legislation
Legislation and Bylaws
Regulated Health Professions Act
Dental Hygiene Act
Regulations
CDHO Bylaws
Guidelines
Practice
Professional Conduct
Administrative
Privacy
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
Quality Assurance Program
About the QA Program
Guide to the SMILE Portal
Guidelines for Continuing Competency
Overview of the QA Program
Policies and Procedures Manual
QA Assessors
Requirements of the QA Program
Self-Assessment Tool
New QA Written Assessment (QA Test)
Standards of Practice
Clinical Information
Code of Ethics
Delegation
Dental Hygiene
Educators
Entry to Practice
Use of Client Information
Self-Initiation
Continuing Education
Drug Course
Fran Richardson Leadership Development Award
Jurisprudence Course
Public Health Ontario - Infection Prevention and Control (free Online Learning Modules)
Become a Dental Hygienist
Become a Dental Hygienist
Self-Service Portal
Login
Examinations
About the Examinations
Written Exam
Canadian Performance Exam in Dental Hygiene
Fees
Resources
Exam Dates
Exam Preparation
Registration
Application Guides
Collection of Personal Information
Fees
Flowchart
Jurisprudence Course
Ontario Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs
Registering in Other Provinces
Requirements
Council
Council
Current Council
Governing Council / Meetings
Council and Committee Login
Council Member Profiles
Term of Office
Meeting Record
Becoming a Council Member
Professional
Public
Academic
Non-Council Members
Guidelines for Remuneration
Roles and Responsibilities
Council Member
Committee Chair
President
Vice-President
Registrar / CEO
Elections
Information for Upcoming Elections
CDHO Council Elections FAQs
Nominations and Voting Procedures
Eligibility Criteria
Elections and Academic Selection Timetable
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommendations
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