Dental Hygienists

To practise as a regulated health professional in Ontario, you must be a member of your profession’s regulatory college and hold a certificate of registration. Regulated health professionals are required by law to deliver competent, ethical and professional services, and are accountable to the public through their respective colleges.

The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) regulates the practice of dental hygiene in the interest of the overall health and safety of the public of Ontario.

To learn more about the registration requirements, please visit the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario website.

Resources

• The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
• The Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC)
• The Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals provides guidance for internationally educated Dental Hygienists who are interested in pursuing licensing or alternative careers in Ontario.