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What is the mandate of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)?
What is the mandate of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)?
- To provide dental hygiene education in Ontario
- To promote dental hygiene products in Ontario
- To regulate the practice of dental hygiene in the interest of the overall health and safety of the public of Ontario (correct)
- To advocate for the rights of dental hygienists in Ontario
What is the role of the CDHO Council and Registrar?
What is the role of the CDHO Council and Registrar?
- To oversee and govern the CDHO, and to lead the organization as the chief executive (correct)
- To conduct research on dental hygiene practices
- To provide dental hygiene services in Ontario
- To manage the finances of the CDHO
What is the CDHO Mentorship Program?
What is the CDHO Mentorship Program?
- A program for public outreach and awareness
- A program for continuing education for practicing dental hygienists
- A program for training dental hygiene educators
- A program that was previously required for entry to practice (correct)
What is the background of Dr. Glenn Pettifer, the new Registrar and CEO of CDHO?
What is the background of Dr. Glenn Pettifer, the new Registrar and CEO of CDHO?
What did Dr. Pettifer do prior to entering the regulatory world?
What did Dr. Pettifer do prior to entering the regulatory world?
What is the purpose of the CDHO Quality Assurance program?
What is the purpose of the CDHO Quality Assurance program?
What is the main focus of the CDHO's regulatory mandate?
What is the main focus of the CDHO's regulatory mandate?
What should goals for those in clinical practice be directly related to?
What should goals for those in clinical practice be directly related to?
What is one of the areas that goals for those in clinical practice should be related to?
What is one of the areas that goals for those in clinical practice should be related to?
What is one of the learning activities that can be utilized to achieve learning goals?
What is one of the learning activities that can be utilized to achieve learning goals?
What is the name of the 4th Edition book by Martin, Baker, Noor Darby, Walsh (2015)?
What is the name of the 4th Edition book by Martin, Baker, Noor Darby, Walsh (2015)?
What does Section 82 of the RHPA Procedural Code address?
What does Section 82 of the RHPA Procedural Code address?
Where can discipline case decisions related to not meeting Quality Assurance requirements be reviewed?
Where can discipline case decisions related to not meeting Quality Assurance requirements be reviewed?
What is the name of the book by Wilkins (2017)?
What is the name of the book by Wilkins (2017)?
What is the name of the Registrants’ Handbook mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the Registrants’ Handbook mentioned in the text?
What does the SMILE PORTAL assist in developing?
What does the SMILE PORTAL assist in developing?
Who oversees the day-to-day operations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario?
Who oversees the day-to-day operations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario?
How many registered dental hygienists are there in Ontario?
How many registered dental hygienists are there in Ontario?
How often do the CDHO Council members meet to discuss regulatory policies?
How often do the CDHO Council members meet to discuss regulatory policies?
How many self-initiation streams for registration are there for dental hygienists?
How many self-initiation streams for registration are there for dental hygienists?
How are the Council members elected and appointed?
How are the Council members elected and appointed?
Are mentors in the CDHO Mentorship Program allowed to be compensated for their role?
Are mentors in the CDHO Mentorship Program allowed to be compensated for their role?
What is involved in the CDHO Mentorship Program?
What is involved in the CDHO Mentorship Program?
What is included in the professional portfolio for dental hygienists in Ontario?
What is included in the professional portfolio for dental hygienists in Ontario?
What is mandatory for dental hygienists in Ontario as part of quality assurance programs?
What is mandatory for dental hygienists in Ontario as part of quality assurance programs?
What are some specific contraindications outlined in the regulation for scaling teeth and root planing without clearance from a physician or dentist?
What are some specific contraindications outlined in the regulation for scaling teeth and root planing without clearance from a physician or dentist?
What must be obtained and discussed with the client or substitute decision maker before providing dental hygiene care?
What must be obtained and discussed with the client or substitute decision maker before providing dental hygiene care?
What should a member do if in doubt about the accuracy of the patient's medical or oral history?
What should a member do if in doubt about the accuracy of the patient's medical or oral history?
What is required as part of best practices for all clinical settings?
What is required as part of best practices for all clinical settings?
What does the quality assurance program for dental hygienists in Ontario include?
What does the quality assurance program for dental hygienists in Ontario include?
How many statutory committees support the regulatory process at the CDHO?
How many statutory committees support the regulatory process at the CDHO?
Who appoints the public members of the CDHO Council?
Who appoints the public members of the CDHO Council?
What is the current role of Glen Pettifer at the CDHO?
What is the current role of Glen Pettifer at the CDHO?
How many self-initiation streams for registration have been recently introduced for dental hygienists?
How many self-initiation streams for registration have been recently introduced for dental hygienists?
What is the purpose of the CDHO Mentorship Program?
What is the purpose of the CDHO Mentorship Program?
Who oversees the day-to-day operations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario?
Who oversees the day-to-day operations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario?
How many times per year does the CDHO Council meet to discuss regulatory policies?
How many times per year does the CDHO Council meet to discuss regulatory policies?
What is included in the professional portfolio for dental hygienists in Ontario?
What is included in the professional portfolio for dental hygienists in Ontario?
What is a specific contraindication outlined in the regulation for scaling teeth and root planing without clearance from a physician or dentist?
What is a specific contraindication outlined in the regulation for scaling teeth and root planing without clearance from a physician or dentist?
What is involved in the CDHO Quality Assurance program?
What is involved in the CDHO Quality Assurance program?
What is the role of the mentor in the CDHO Mentorship Program?
What is the role of the mentor in the CDHO Mentorship Program?
What must be obtained and discussed with the client or substitute decision maker before providing dental hygiene care?
What must be obtained and discussed with the client or substitute decision maker before providing dental hygiene care?
What are some specific health conditions to consider before performing a dental hygiene procedure?
What are some specific health conditions to consider before performing a dental hygiene procedure?
What should a member do if in doubt about the accuracy of the patient's medical or oral history?
What should a member do if in doubt about the accuracy of the patient's medical or oral history?
What is the main focus of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)'s regulatory mandate?
What is the main focus of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)'s regulatory mandate?
What are the entry-to-practice requirements for dental hygienists regulated by CDHO?
What are the entry-to-practice requirements for dental hygienists regulated by CDHO?
What is the role of the CDHO Council and Registrar?
What is the role of the CDHO Council and Registrar?
What is the purpose of the CDHO Quality Assurance program?
What is the purpose of the CDHO Quality Assurance program?
What is the background of Dr. Glenn Pettifer, the new Registrar and CEO of CDHO?
What is the background of Dr. Glenn Pettifer, the new Registrar and CEO of CDHO?
What are the 7 mandatory statutory CDHO Council Committees responsible for?
What are the 7 mandatory statutory CDHO Council Committees responsible for?
What are the contraindications to initiating dental hygiene care according to CDHO?
What are the contraindications to initiating dental hygiene care according to CDHO?
What are the areas that goals for those in clinical practice should be related to?
What are the areas that goals for those in clinical practice should be related to?
What is one of the ethical and legal obligations of dental hygienists that goals should be related to?
What is one of the ethical and legal obligations of dental hygienists that goals should be related to?
What is mandatory for dental hygienists in Ontario as part of quality assurance programs?
What is mandatory for dental hygienists in Ontario as part of quality assurance programs?
What is one of the learning activities that can be utilized to achieve learning goals?
What is one of the learning activities that can be utilized to achieve learning goals?
What is the Section 82 of the RHPA Procedural Code about?
What is the Section 82 of the RHPA Procedural Code about?
Where can discipline case decisions related to not meeting Quality Assurance requirements be reviewed?
Where can discipline case decisions related to not meeting Quality Assurance requirements be reviewed?
What is the name of the book by Wilkins (2017)?
What is the name of the book by Wilkins (2017)?
What is the main focus of the CDHO's regulatory mandate?
What is the main focus of the CDHO's regulatory mandate?
How are the Council members elected and appointed?
How are the Council members elected and appointed?
What is the statutory definition of 'spouse' under the RHPA as mentioned in the text?
What is the statutory definition of 'spouse' under the RHPA as mentioned in the text?
What is the requirement for treating a sexual partner who does not meet the definition of a spouse under the RHPA?
What is the requirement for treating a sexual partner who does not meet the definition of a spouse under the RHPA?
What is the requirement for treating a spouse as mentioned in the text?
What is the requirement for treating a spouse as mentioned in the text?
What is the duration of the conjugal relationship required for a person to be considered a 'spouse' under the RHPA?
What is the duration of the conjugal relationship required for a person to be considered a 'spouse' under the RHPA?
What is the requirement for treating a sexual partner who does not meet the definition of a spouse under the RHPA?
What is the requirement for treating a sexual partner who does not meet the definition of a spouse under the RHPA?
What is the requirement for treating a spouse as mentioned in the text?
What is the requirement for treating a spouse as mentioned in the text?
What did Bill 87 introduce to address sexual abuse in dentistry?
What did Bill 87 introduce to address sexual abuse in dentistry?
What is the focus of protective measures for dental hygienists in client interactions?
What is the focus of protective measures for dental hygienists in client interactions?
When was spousal treatment permitted in Ontario for dental hygienists?
When was spousal treatment permitted in Ontario for dental hygienists?
What is the significance of the CDHO's Spousal Exception Regulation?
What is the significance of the CDHO's Spousal Exception Regulation?
What is the focus of 'touching principles' for dental hygienists?
What is the focus of 'touching principles' for dental hygienists?
What led to a lawsuit of over $1 million in dentistry?
What led to a lawsuit of over $1 million in dentistry?
What is one of the Mandatory Regulatory Activities established by the Regulated Health Professions Act and Dental Hygiene Act?
What is one of the Mandatory Regulatory Activities established by the Regulated Health Professions Act and Dental Hygiene Act?
What is a duty of dental hygienists in relation to self-regulation?
What is a duty of dental hygienists in relation to self-regulation?
What can lead to professional misconduct for dental hygienists?
What can lead to professional misconduct for dental hygienists?
What is a requirement for using the title 'dental hygienist' legally?
What is a requirement for using the title 'dental hygienist' legally?
What are dental hygienists obligated to participate in?
What are dental hygienists obligated to participate in?
What is included in the Mandatory reporting requirements for dental hygienists?
What is included in the Mandatory reporting requirements for dental hygienists?
What was the unintended effect of the 'order' requirement for dental hygienists in Ontario?
What was the unintended effect of the 'order' requirement for dental hygienists in Ontario?
What was the significance of the RHPA, 1991 and the DHA, 1991 for the establishment of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)?
What was the significance of the RHPA, 1991 and the DHA, 1991 for the establishment of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)?
What was the role of the 'order' requirement in the dental hygiene practice in Ontario?
What was the role of the 'order' requirement in the dental hygiene practice in Ontario?
What did the 'order' requirement for dental hygienists in Ontario aim to address?
What did the 'order' requirement for dental hygienists in Ontario aim to address?
What was the unintended impact of the 'order' requirement on the public's access to oral hygiene care?
What was the unintended impact of the 'order' requirement on the public's access to oral hygiene care?
What was the primary focus of the lobbying efforts by organized dentistry during the government committee hearings?
What was the primary focus of the lobbying efforts by organized dentistry during the government committee hearings?
What did the amendment to the legislation in 2007 allow dental hygienists to do?
What did the amendment to the legislation in 2007 allow dental hygienists to do?
What is required if there are contraindications or doubts about the client's health history?
What is required if there are contraindications or doubts about the client's health history?
What is not included in a standing order or self-initiation for dental hygienists?
What is not included in a standing order or self-initiation for dental hygienists?
What did the initial drafts of the RHPA in 1991 determine about dental hygienists?
What did the initial drafts of the RHPA in 1991 determine about dental hygienists?
What is the main focus of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991?
What is the main focus of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991?
What does the Health Professions Procedural Code outline?
What does the Health Professions Procedural Code outline?
Study Notes
Regulations and Quality Assurance for Dental Hygienists
- Declaration of Statement of Confidence is submitted by the mentor to declare the mentee's skills, knowledge, and professional behavior.
- A thorough health and dental history must be obtained and discussed with the client or substitute decision maker before providing dental hygiene care.
- The regulation outlines prescribed contraindications to scaling teeth and root planing, including curetting surrounding tissue, without clearance from a physician or dentist.
- Specific contraindications include cardiac conditions requiring antibiotic prophylaxis, active chemotherapy or radiation therapy, significant immunosuppression, blood disorders, active tuberculosis, and more.
- A member must not perform a procedure if in doubt about the accuracy of the patient's medical or oral history.
- Health conditions to consider include cardiac conditions requiring prophylactic antibiotics, unstable medical or oral health conditions, active chemotherapy or radiation therapy, immune suppression, blood disorders, and more.
- Best practices for all clinical settings include having current infection procedures, emergency protocols, written policies for client information, current CPR certification, appropriate radiography protocol, and sufficient equipment and supplies.
- Quality assurance programs are mandatory for dental hygienists in Ontario and involve a professional portfolio, peer assessment, self-assessment tools, and a selection process for review.
- The professional portfolio includes personal information, education and employment profiles, current practice protocol reporting, professional reading, and continuous quality improvement plan and activities.
- Dental hygienists are required to submit their previous 3 years' self-assessment of their practice yearly and identify areas for improvement in their personal learning plan.
- The quality assurance program includes a "Peer Circle Project" involving group discussions using hypothetical cases and a self-assessment tool called "SMILE PORTAL."
- A random selection process captures all registrants for review, and they are required to submit their previous 3 years' self-assessment of their practice yearly.
Regulations and Quality Assurance for Dental Hygienists
- Declaration of Statement of Confidence is submitted by the mentor to declare the mentee's skills, knowledge, and professional behavior.
- A thorough health and dental history must be obtained and discussed with the client or substitute decision maker before providing dental hygiene care.
- The regulation outlines prescribed contraindications to scaling teeth and root planing, including curetting surrounding tissue, without clearance from a physician or dentist.
- Specific contraindications include cardiac conditions requiring antibiotic prophylaxis, active chemotherapy or radiation therapy, significant immunosuppression, blood disorders, active tuberculosis, and more.
- A member must not perform a procedure if in doubt about the accuracy of the patient's medical or oral history.
- Health conditions to consider include cardiac conditions requiring prophylactic antibiotics, unstable medical or oral health conditions, active chemotherapy or radiation therapy, immune suppression, blood disorders, and more.
- Best practices for all clinical settings include having current infection procedures, emergency protocols, written policies for client information, current CPR certification, appropriate radiography protocol, and sufficient equipment and supplies.
- Quality assurance programs are mandatory for dental hygienists in Ontario and involve a professional portfolio, peer assessment, self-assessment tools, and a selection process for review.
- The professional portfolio includes personal information, education and employment profiles, current practice protocol reporting, professional reading, and continuous quality improvement plan and activities.
- Dental hygienists are required to submit their previous 3 years' self-assessment of their practice yearly and identify areas for improvement in their personal learning plan.
- The quality assurance program includes a "Peer Circle Project" involving group discussions using hypothetical cases and a self-assessment tool called "SMILE PORTAL."
- A random selection process captures all registrants for review, and they are required to submit their previous 3 years' self-assessment of their practice yearly.
Changes in Dental Hygiene Practice in Ontario
- The proclamation in September 2007 allowed dental hygienists authorized by the CDHO to self-initiate preventive oral health care procedures.
- Self-initiation was implemented on September 1, 2007, but it was rescinded on September 22, 2023.
- Dental hygienists approved for self-initiation status with the CDHO did not need to receive an order from a dentist to perform certain procedures since 2007.
- The amendment to the legislation meant that all dental hygienists could perform the controlled act of scaling and root planing on their own initiative.
- Clearance from a physician or dentist is required if any contraindications are present or if there is any doubt about the client's health history.
- The amendment aimed to ensure greater access to dental hygiene services for the public, including for the homebound, elderly, remote, and institutionalized individuals.
- Initial drafts of the RHPA in 1991 had determined that dental hygienists had the knowledge, skill, and judgment to "self-initiate" certain procedures, including scaling and root planing.
- There are specific contraindications that must be considered before performing dental hygiene procedures, such as cardiac conditions requiring antibiotics and active chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Orthodontic and restorative procedures require a client-specific order and are not included in a standing order or self-initiation.
- The practice of dental hygiene includes assessment and treatment by preventive and therapeutic means, as well as the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures and services.
- The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, provides the framework for the entire health profession sector.
- The Health Professions Procedural Code outlines the common duties and procedures for all 26 health colleges and identifies responsibilities for college council and statutory committees.
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Test your knowledge of regulations and quality assurance requirements for dental hygienists in Ontario with this quiz. Explore topics such as health history assessment, contraindications for dental procedures, infection control, emergency protocols, quality assurance programs, and professional portfolios.
