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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The 2025 Self-Assessment period begins on November 15, 2024. Completed Self-Assessments from all RDHs (including those who are registered as Inactive or are not practising) are due on or before January 31, 2025. Using the Dental Hygiene Standards of Practice as the framework, self-assessment is a valuable activity that helps guide you through reflection on your practice activities. Completing the Self-Assessment allows you to set learning goals that guide your continuing professional development for the…

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We’re excited to launch the new Public Health, Restorative and Orthodontic Communities of Practice (CoP) later this fall. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered to become a community leader! We’re still looking for a few more leaders for the Restorative and Orthodontic CoP. We’re looking for RDHs with at least five years’ experience in these areas of practice who understand the unique challenges of their practice setting and can answer community questions. This…

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Hello everyone! Happy fall!  We’ve been thrilled by the continued engagement with the optional Peer Circles. As of writing, we’ve visited Sault Ste. Marie, Peterborough and St. Catharines, and have conducted four Peer Circles online. Thank you to everyone for coming out! Peer Circles offer a valuable opportunity for learning, connecting and growing professionally. If you haven’t had a chance to experience one yet, spots are still available in other cities and online, and I…

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CDHO partners with Pivotal Research Inc. to conduct an annual survey of new registrants to gather feedback on their experience with CDHO’s application process. We’re pleased to report that satisfaction with CDHO’s registration process has increased from 80% in 2023 to 92% in 2024! We have 100% in our sight! View the Registration Experience dashboard.

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