News

Call for Additional Peer Circle Facilitators

April 9, 2024

Since 2022, CDHO, with the extensive involvement of RDHs, has been developing Peer Circles as a new professional development opportunity....

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Notice: Benjamin Oghenerukevwe Boyi

April 5, 2024

Benjamin Oghenerukevwe Boyi is not registered with CDHO and is not authorized to practise as a Dental Hygienist in Ontario....

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Register for an optional Peer Circle

March 20, 2024

Over the past year, we have been working hard with many volunteer RDHs to create Peer Circles. Peer Circles provide...

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Governance Review Report Published

March 8, 2024

In September 2023, CDHO’s Council launched a third-party review of its processes, systems and governance conduct. The review was led...

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Election of the Executive Committee

January 23, 2024

On January 19, 2024, CDHO’s Council elected its Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is elected for a one-year term that...

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Potential issues making payments

December 22, 2023

Moneris, a Canadian payment processing firm which CDHO uses to process credit card payments in the Self-Service Portal, is experiencing...

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Maintenance Notification

December 18, 2023

On Friday, December 22 from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m., we will be performing maintenance to the Public Register and...

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Holiday Office Closure

December 15, 2023

CDHO’s office will be closed from December 25 to December 29. Regular business hours will resume on January 2, 2024....

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CASLPO Joins HUB 601

December 12, 2023

We’re pleased to announce that the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) has joined Hub 601, effective...

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Update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan

December 12, 2023

On December 11, 2023, the Government of Canada provided an update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP...

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Introducing Your Community of Practice Leaders

December 11, 2023

We want to extend a warm welcome and introduce the Contraindications and Dental Hygiene Community of Practice (CoP) leaders: Kathleen...

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Updates to the Knowledge Network

December 11, 2023

CDHO’s Knowledge Network helps RDHs find the clinical information they need to make point-of-care decisions quickly and accurately. In 2023,...

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District 2 Election Results

November 16, 2023

The CDHO extends congratulations to Balbir Sohi on their election to the CDHO Council. Balbir will begin serving a three-year term...

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Council Launches a Governance Review

November 8, 2023

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement and strong attention to the public interest, CDHO’s Council launched a third-party...

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Academic and District 3 Election Results

November 1, 2023

The CDHO is pleased to announce the following appointments to its Council: Congratulations to all!

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Introducing CDHO’s new look!

October 11, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce a new chapter for CDHO as we unveil our new logo, brand identity and website! THE...

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CDHO Council rescinds Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate

September 25, 2023

On September 22, 2023, CDHO’s Council rescinded the Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate Profession-Specific Acts, effective immediately. Since 2007, Registered Dental...

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CDHO Council Elections and Academic Selection 2023

September 18, 2023

Become involved in the Regulation of the Dental Hygiene Profession! The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is seeking nominations...

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Website Maintenance Notification

September 15, 2023

On Monday, September 25, visitors to the CDHO website, Public Register, Self-Service Portal and the SMILE Portal will experience brief...

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Help Pilot Test Peer Circles!

August 9, 2023

Over the last year, Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) have been participating in the development of peer circles as a new...

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COVID-19 Update and Revised IPAC Guidance

July 19, 2023

As a result of many factors, including increased immunity and high vaccination rates, the risk of COVID-19 has diminished. Effective July...

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CDHO partners with Indspire to support Indigenous students

June 29, 2023

The CDHO is pleased to announce its partnership with Indspire, an Indigenous national charity, and their Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships...

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The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada

June 8, 2023

Reminder to all Dental Hygienists: Each of you has free access to the NVision course, The Path: Your Journey Through...

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Announcing a New Addition to Our Team!

April 21, 2023

The CDHO team is delighted to welcome and introduce our new Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, Mr. Ryan Pestana! ...

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CDHO E-Brief, Vol. 13, Issue 3

April 6, 2023

Happy Oral Health Month and Happy National Dental Hygienists Week! The beginning of Oral Health Month intersects with the Federal...

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CDHO E-Brief, Vol. 13, Issue 2

March 16, 2023

HI EVERYONE – SALUT À TOUS! Happy March – spring isn’t that far off! I hope this message finds you...

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Announcement of HUB 601

March 1, 2023

The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is delighted to announce the creation of HUB 601, a pre-eminent, multi-regulator, creative and...

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Call for Item Writers ⁠– NDHCE

January 23, 2023

The Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) is recruiting Dental Hygiene subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop examination items...

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Announcing the 2023 Executive Committee

January 23, 2023

On January 20, 2023, Council held an election for its 2023 Executive Committee and CDHO is pleased to announce the acclamation...

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Peer Circle Development Project – We Need You!

January 11, 2023

The Peer Circle Project is being developed as a virtual peer-facilitated group discussion using hypothetical Dental Hygiene cases as the...

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