CDHO exists to protect the public’s interests and is accountable to the public. To help ensure that CDHO is meeting its obligations to the public, it’s important that Council receives an external, professional viewpoint from time to time on its processes, systems and governance conduct against industry best practices. This is known as a governance review. In September 2023, CDHO’s Council launched a governance review led by Harry Cayton and Deanna Williams, two internationally renowned…

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Under the law, RDHs with a General or Speciality Certificate of Registration must hold Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) at all times, even if they are not currently practising. Every year, as part of our responsibility to ensure RDHs do hold the required PLI, CDHO randomly selects 5% of RDHs to participate in an audit of their PLI. If you were selected, you should have received an email from us earlier this week informing you of…

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Don’t miss the chance to take the NVision course, The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada / Le parcours : Votre voyage au sein du Canada autochtone, available free of charge until March 31, 2025! Access it easily via the Self-Service Portal under the “Quality Assurance” menu. Further instructions, including the access code, are available once you log in. Why complete the Path? Cultural understanding: Gain deeper insights into the history and contemporary realities of…

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Hello everyone. Happy spring and happy Oral Health Month! I want to extend my thanks to Registered Dental Hygienists for their contributions to oral health care. Your efforts play a significant role in improving the overall health of Ontarians, and it’s an honour to celebrate your work this month and throughout the year! In March we announced the launch of optional Peer Circles in five cities across Ontario. We received such an enthusiastic response, and…

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