Overall Ends Policy

• All Ontarians have access to safe, high quality oral health services.

Ends Policy Criteria #1:  Safe, High Quality Professional Practice 

• The registered dental hygienists of Ontario demonstrate appropriate professional judgment in their practices.
• Dental hygienists provide safe, effective care consistent with current standards of practice.
• Dental hygienists engage with their clients for optimal oral health outcomes and client-centred care.
• Dental hygienists actively participate in continuous quality improvement that aligns with the current scope of practice.
• Dental hygienists’ knowledge and skills reflect the current scope of practice.
• Dental hygienists engage other Health Professionals to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Ends Policy Criteria #2: Access to Regulatory Process Effectiveness

• The public has timely access to fair, transparent, and impartial regulatory processes.

Ends Policy Criteria #3: Health System and Public Policy Influence

• The people of Ontario are aware of the benefits of oral health care.
• There is equitable access to essential oral health services in Ontario.
• The scope of dental hygiene practice meets the needs of the public and supports access to care.
• Health policy and the health system are enhanced.