Author: dlalande@cdho.org

Guidance on Measles

Public Health Ontario (PHO) reports that ongoing Measles transmission in Ontario is impacting multiple areas of the province. Measles is a serious respiratory infection that is highly contagious. Ontario has been experiencing an increase in cases, especially since February of this year. Dr. Kieran Moore, the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, predicts that the outbreak is likely to continue into the summer. Measles spreads easily among those who aren't vaccinated and can lead to serious…

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Director, Policy and Strategic Initiatives Appointed

CDHO is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Benbow, MPH, EdD, RDH to the position of Director, Policy and Strategic Initiatives. Paula joins CDHO from her previous position as Academic Chair, School of Health Studies, Algonquin College where she also served as Professor, Dental Programs. Paula has extensive experience in policy development and organizational strategic plan development and implementation from her work with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Paula also brings insight into the…

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – BY-ELECTIONS IN DISTRICTS 7 AND 8

No candidates for election were identified in the recent call for nominations in Districts 7 and 8. As a result, separate by-elections in each of these districts will be held. One position is available in each district, and we are seeking nominations from eligible RDHs. The term for each position is three years, from January 2025 to December 2027. The districts are as follows: District 7: The territorial districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry…

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Call for Additional Peer Circle Facilitators

Since 2022, CDHO, with the extensive involvement of RDHs, has been developing Peer Circles as a new professional development opportunity. Peer Circles are peer-facilitated group discussions using hypothetical cases. Facilitators guide a group of 8–10 participants through the discussion of cases that highlight challenging and relevant practice issues. Thanks to the huge interest we’ve seen in optional Peer Circles and to help get ready for more optional Peer Circles in 2024 and 2025, we’re looking…

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Notice: Benjamin Oghenerukevwe Boyi

Benjamin Oghenerukevwe Boyi is not registered with CDHO and is not authorized to practise as a Dental Hygienist in Ontario. Mr. Boyi is known to use aliases, including the names of actual Registered Dental Hygienists, and is alleged to have impersonated a Dental Hygienist at multiple dental clinics in Ontario using forged documents. If you are aware of this individual working as a Dental Hygienist, please contact us at complaints@cdho.org. As a reminder, employers should…

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Register for an optional Peer Circle

Over the past year, we have been working hard with many volunteer RDHs to create Peer Circles. Peer Circles provide RDHs with an opportunity to come together in small groups, facilitated by an RDH, to discuss cases developed by their peers. Now we want to provide you with an opportunity to experience Peer Circles! Starting in April, we will be taking them on-the-road to several locations across the province. Please join us and see what…

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Governance Review Report Published

In September 2023, CDHO’s Council launched a third-party review of its processes, systems and governance conduct. The review was led by Harry Cayton and Deanna Williams, two internationally renowned experts in governance effectiveness. The review examined Canadian and international trends in regulatory governance modernization and included interviews with Council members and CDHO’s senior staff. Harry Cayton and Deanna Williams presented their report at the March 8, 2024 Council meeting. A Report and Recommendations on Improving…

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Election of the Executive Committee

On January 19, 2024, CDHO’s Council elected its Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is elected for a one-year term that runs from January to January of the following year: Terri Strawn, RRDH – President Michelle Atkinson, RDH – Vice-President Loree Beniuk Erin Betts Vanessa Pereira, RDH Congratulations! Learn more about CDHO’s Council and Committees.

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Potential issues making payments

Moneris, a Canadian payment processing firm which CDHO uses to process credit card payments in the Self-Service Portal, is experiencing intermittent processing issues. As a result, if you are trying to make a payment via the Self-Service Portal, you may not be able to do so. We are monitoring this situation and apologize for the inconvenience.

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