Non-Practising to General/Specialty

If you are registered in the Non-Practising Class and wish to return to practice, apply to change your registration status through the Self-Service Portal. Please note the following:

• You will need to obtain up-to-date professional liability insurance.
• If you have not practised in the last three years, you will need to successfully complete an approved refresher course or professional competency assessment before returning to practice.
• You cannot return to practice until CDHO has approved the application. This can take up to 10 business days after the completed application is received.

General/Specialty to Non-Practising

If you hold a General or Specialty Certificate of Registration and are not currently practising but are planning to practise in the future, you may register in the Non-Practising Class. RDHs can apply for the Non-Practising Class by submitting a request through the Self-Service Portal.

Resignation

If you wish to resign, please complete the form in the Self-Service Portal. Registered Dental Hygienists who resign their Certificate of Registration can no longer practise as a Dental Hygienist in Ontario. If you wish to return to practice in future, you will need to re-apply as a new applicant.