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The College of Dental Hygienists is the regulatory body for the practice of dental hygiene in Ontario. Dental Homecare hygienists operate under the strict "Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice" of the College of Dential Hygienists of Ontario

What to expect from dental hygiene care:

You can expect to receive quality preventive oral hygiene care* from a health professional who is registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).

*The dental hygienist will:

• Update your medical and dental history
• Assess the condition of your teeth and gums and discuss your oral health concerns
• Provide a dental hygiene treatment plan that considers disease prevention a priority in achieving optimal health
• Assist you or your care giver in ways to maintain your oral health
• Explain how dental hygiene care can help maintain a healthy mouth and body
• Obtain your permission to provide treatment
• Provide dental hygiene therapies that are safe and effective and have current evidenced based research to support their use. This may include the scaling of teeth and the removal of stains.
• Respect client confidentiality and privacy
• Practice standard infection control including the wearing of gloves, mask and eye protection, and use of sterile instruments.
• Refer you to another health care practitioner if s/he observes a condition s/he cannot treat.