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Regulating dental hygiene practice, ensuring competent and ethical provision of care for all Manitobans.

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The vision of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba is to contribute to the growth of the dental hygiene profession in Manitoba by advancing the profession including increased access to dental hygiene care.

CDHM Guiding Document
May 1st, 2020

On April 29th, the Premier announced their phased in approach to re-establishing services in
this province. Manitoba provincial public health authorities have recognized that the province is emerging out of the COVID- 19 Pandemic Phase and into a Transition phase. They outline multiple phases to re-establishing services. Effective May 4th, the first phase may include increased activity for ‘Therapeutic and Health Care Businesses’ at the further direction of their respective regulatory bodies. Dental hygienists and dentists were included in the list of regulated health professionals identified in phase one.
During my communications with the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA), we agreed the best approach to phasing in the re-integration of dental care is through a responsible staged approach. The College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba regulates dental hygiene in the Public interest and at this time, it is the strong recommendation of the CDHM that dental hygiene services, considered as non-urgent, remain suspended until further notice.
The MDA has stated it “is strongly recommending that all non-urgent and elective dental services provided in person remain suspended until further notice, and effective May 4, 2020 the provision of dentistry may now include both emergency and urgent dental care."
In preparation for the eventual return to work for dental hygienists in Manitoba, CDHM is working on a comprehensive Interim Infection Protection Control (IPC) Guideline related to COVID-19 management.Our role as healthcare providers is critical to the health of our communities and when we return to work, CDHM will continue to support you with updated guidelines to assist in the provision of safe care to protect you, your patient and your colleagues.
Arlynn Brodie
Registrar, Executive Director
CDHM

CDHM Guiding Document
May 1st, 2020

On April 29th, the Premier announced their phased in approach to re-establishing services in
this province. Manitoba provincial public health authorities have recognized that the province is emerging out of the COVID- 19 Pandemic Phase and into a Transition phase. They outline multiple phases to re-establishing services. Effective May 4th, the first phase may include increased activity for ‘Therapeutic and Health Care Businesses’ at the further direction of their respective regulatory bodies. Dental hygienists and dentists were included in the list of regulated health professionals identified in phase one.
During my communications with the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA), we agreed the best approach to phasing in the re-integration of dental care is through a responsible staged approach. The College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba regulates dental hygiene in the Public interest and at this time, it is the strong recommendation of the CDHM that dental hygiene services, considered as non-urgent, remain suspended until further notice.
The MDA has stated it “is strongly recommending that all non-urgent and elective dental services provided in person remain suspended until further notice, and effective May 4, 2020 the provision of dentistry may now include both emergency and urgent dental care."
In preparation for the eventual return to work for dental hygienists in Manitoba, CDHM is working on a comprehensive Interim Infection Protection Control (IPC) Guideline related to COVID-19 management.Our role as healthcare providers is critical to the health of our communities and when we return to work, CDHM will continue to support you with updated guidelines to assist in the provision of safe care to protect you, your patient and your colleagues.
Arlynn Brodie
Registrar, Executive Director
CDHM

CDHM Guiding Document
May 1st, 2020

On April 29th, the Premier announced their phased in approach to re-establishing services in
this province. Manitoba provincial public health authorities have recognized that the province is emerging out of the COVID- 19 Pandemic Phase and into a Transition phase. They outline multiple phases to re-establishing services. Effective May 4th, the first phase may include increased activity for ‘Therapeutic and Health Care Businesses’ at the further direction of their respective regulatory bodies. Dental hygienists and dentists were included in the list of regulated health professionals identified in phase one.
During my communications with the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA), we agreed the best approach to phasing in the re-integration of dental care is through a responsible staged approach. The College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba regulates dental hygiene in the Public interest and at this time, it is the strong recommendation of the CDHM that dental hygiene services, considered as non-urgent, remain suspended until further notice.
The MDA has stated it “is strongly recommending that all non-urgent and elective dental services provided in person remain suspended until further notice, and effective May 4, 2020 the provision of dentistry may now include both emergency and urgent dental care."
In preparation for the eventual return to work for dental hygienists in Manitoba, CDHM is working on a comprehensive Interim Infection Protection Control (IPC) Guideline related to COVID-19 management.Our role as healthcare providers is critical to the health of our communities and when we return to work, CDHM will continue to support you with updated guidelines to assist in the provision of safe care to protect you, your patient and your colleagues.
Arlynn Brodie
Registrar, Executive Director
CDHM

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    The College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba exists so every Manitoban will have safe, competent dental hygiene care that maximizes their oral and overall health through a cost-effective stewardship of resources.

    WHAT IS A DENTAL HYGIENIST?

    As defined in The Dental Hygienists Act, the practice of dental hygiene is the promotion of oral health through oral health education and the assessment and treatment of the teeth and adjacent tissues using preventative and therapeutic means.

    A dental hygienist is a regulated primary oral health care professional who specializes in services related to clinical therapy, oral health education, and health promotion. Dental hygiene is a health profession involving theory and evidence-based practice, drawing upon the biomedical, social, and behavioural sciences, and the body of dental hygiene knowledge.

    The practice of dental hygiene involves collaboration with clients, other health professionals, and society to achieve and maintain optimal oral health, an integral part of well-being. A client is an individual, family, group, organization, or community accessing the professional services of a dental hygienist. As a registrant of a self-regulating profession, a dental hygienist must practice safely, ethically, and effectively for the promotion of the oral health and well-being of the public of Manitoba, according to the Practice Standards of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba.

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    In order to be licensed and legally entitled to practice dental hygiene in Manitoba, applicants must be registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

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    One of the primary responsibilities of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) is to ensure ongoing competence of individual registrants, contributing to professional growth of the registrant and the collective growth of the profession. The CDHM Continuing Competency Program (CCP) is designed to be a self-directed, evidence-based, reflective program to meet the practice needs of each registrant.

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    COMPLAINTS + CONCERNS

    To fulfill the mandate of protecting and serving the public as outlined by the Dental Hygienists Act, the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) will investigate complaints made against its registrants to determine accountability and suitable consequences.

    All instances of professional misconduct should be reported to the CDHM. For more information on professional conduct and expectations, please refer to our Practice Standards and Code of Ethics.

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    Registrants requesting to be placed on the Extended Practice, Local Anaesthesia, Restorative or Orthodontic Advanced Practice rosters are required to complete a declaration and submit it to the College office. A certified copy of your certificate of completion is to be Included with your application.

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