Orthodontic procedures are an established component of oral health care and are recognized as an authorized act under the Dental Hygiene Act, 1991. CDHO developed a new Practice Guideline that outlines conditions RDHs must meet to perform orthodontic procedures, clarifies professional obligations related to client-specific orders and documentation, and supports safe, collaborative orthodontic care within the Dental Hygiene Scope of Practice. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Practice Advisor at…

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As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we've made together and express my sincere gratitude to RDHs, the public and our partners for their continued contributions to our work. This year marked a significant step forward for CDHO as Council approved a Strategic Plan for 2025 – 2027. We’ve been busy putting together various initiatives to help us achieve the strategic goals,…

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