May 5, 2020 Update: This section contains a series of guidelines that are intended to explain aspects of the Dental Hygienists Regulation and Scope of Practice. The College recognizes that some contain language previously used under the former regulation and a review is currently under way. These guidelines remain in place at this time; however, they need to be applied in the context of the new Dental Hygienists Regulation and CDHBC Bylaws. Readers are welcome to contact the CDHBC office if they have questions about the application of these Interpretation Guidelines in the interim time.
Antibiotic Premedication (Cardiac Conditions)
Chlorhexidine
Consent of Minors to Treatment
Controlled Release Periodontal Chemotherapy Cultural Safety and Humility
Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
Dental Hygienists Infected with Bloodborne Pathogens: Standard for Reporting and Guidance for Prevention of Transmission of Infection
Dismissing Clients
Duty to Provide Care
Exposing Radiographs Fitnesss to Practice
Fluorides
Implanted Cardiac Devices
Informed Refusal to Consent
Laser Use in Periodontal Therapy
Marketing
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapies
Orthodontic/Prosthodontic Services
Preventative Resins
Provision of Athletic Mouthguards
Radiation Protection Program and Safety
Referrals by Dental Hygienists
Registrants’ Responsibility to Report Abuse
Sealants Social Media Treatment of Clients with Orthopaedic Joint Replacement (Formerly Antiobiotic Premedication - Orthopaedic Joint Replacement)
Vital Tooth Whitening and the Provision of Bleaching Trays
Please update your USB drive by replacing the Registrant's Handbook with the College's Bylaws, as well as the most recent version of the QAP Learning Activity & Credit Framework, QAP Continuing Competency Reference Information, Interpretation Guidelines, Quality Assurance Program Information Guide, and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.