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 advice@cdho.org or by calling 1-800-268-2346 (press 3).