Maintenance Notification
On Sunday, December 8, from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m., we will be performing maintenance on our website. During this time, visitors may experience downtime or limited access. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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FDHRC Survey of RDHs
Please see below for a message from the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada. In November 2021, the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) published the Entry-to-Practice Canadian Competencies for Dental Hygienists. The FDHRC is currently working to update its assessments (including the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination [NDHCE], Canadian Performance Examination in Dental Hygiene [CPEDH] and Substantial Equivalency Assessment for graduates of non-accredited programs) to reflect the new competencies. A key…
District Four Election Results
CDHO extends congratulations to Carmen Adebar and Vanessa Pereira on their election to Council. Carmen will begin serving a three-year term in January. Vanessa was re-elected and will start a new three-year term in January.
Canada Post Labour Disruption
CDHO is monitoring the ongoing service disruption at Canada Post. Please note that wall certificates will not be mailed to new registrants until the strike is resolved. Many items related to the application process (e.g., transcripts, letters of standing, etc.) can be emailed to registration@cdho.org. We appreciate your patience.
Updates to the Knowledge Network
The following Advisories and Fact Sheets were recently updated on the Knowledge Network: Advisories Brain Tumours Celiac Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cystic Fibrosis Dementia Disorders of the Adrenal Gland Eating Disorders Gastrointestinal Tract Tumours Juvenile Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Fact Sheets Adrenal Insufficiency Angular Cheilitis Atrial Fibrillation Bell’s Palsy Brain Tumours Celiac Disease Chickenpox Chlamydia Colorectal Cancer COPD Cushing’s Syndrome Cystic Fibrosis Dementia Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOAC) Eating Disorders Gonorrhea Hereditary Hemorrhagic…
How would you handle this? When consent changes
A client arrives for their appointment. This is the client’s second appointment and the RDH reviews the chart and sees that the client consented to a four-appointment treatment plan that includes quadrant scaling with local anesthesia. The RDH considers that local anesthesia was recommended due to the client’s current periodontal status; the amount, depth, and tenacity of their deposits; and their previous reports of sensitivity during scaling. After updating the medical history, the RDH asks…
Something to talk about…
You’re active on social media and on your profiles you identify yourself as an RDH. One day, you post something that some people find distasteful and offensive. Negative and inflammatory comments start pouring in, and you feel the need to defend yourself. Pause before you post. Social media offers many advantages, but some come with unanticipated consequences. In this scenario, your post sparked a strong reaction, and now you’re dealing with the fallout. What you…
Mpox in Ontario
As Mpox infections rise globally, Ontario is seeing an increase in cases. Mpox is a viral infectious disease that enters the body through skin, the respiratory tract or mucous membranes. Transmission can occur through: Animal-to-human contact Direct contact with an infected animal’s skin lesions or body fluids (e.g., contact from providing care, through bites or scratches, and preparing or eating undercooked meat). Person-to-person contactSkin-to-skin contactMouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-skin contact Face-to-face with someone (e.g., talking or breathing…
Updates to the Public Register and Self-Service Portal
We’re excited to announce that we’re upgrading our database, which powers the Public Register and Self-Service Portal! This update will improve functionality, security and ease of use. The Public Register and Self-Service Portal are getting a modern, streamlined look, and the way RDHs log in to the Portal is changing. In spring 2025, all RDHs will be emailed an invitation to create a new username and password. To ensure you receive this email, please keep…
Help shape the future of peer coaching sessions!
CDHO is conducting a series of online focus groups this November to assist us in establishing the structure of the peer-to-peer coaching sessions for Path 4 Peer Circles. The goal of these discussions will be to help establish key competencies for safe and effective practice that will complement the existing Entry-To-Practice Competency Profile. We're looking for 32 RDHs to join one of four available focus groups: Monday, November 18 from 1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, November…
