Interpretation Guidelines

Interpretation guidelines define the role of specific assessment and treatment modalities in the management of clients. The purpose of interpretation guidelines is to support clinicians and clients in making appropriate decisions about health care.

Interpretation Guidelines

• Interpretation Guideline for Oral Cancer Screening (OCS) & Education
• Interpretation Guideline for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)
• Interpretation Guideline for Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
• Interpretation Guideline for Injectable and Non-injectable Oral Anaesthetic
• Interpretation Guideline for Dental Radiography
• Interpretation Guideline for Temporary Restorations
• Interpretation Guideline for Interim Stabilization Therapy (IST)
• Interpretation Guideline for Clients with Pacemakers
• Interpretation Guideline for Vital Tooth Whitening

Practice Directions

Practice Directions are supplemental interpretations of legislation pertaining to the practical duties, responsibilities, and boundaries of ethical professional practice.

Practice Directions

• Practice Owner/Operator Guide
• Practice Direction for Advertising
• Practice Direction for Provision of Virtual Services
• Practice Direction for Social Media and Electronic Communication
• Practice Direction for Interprofessional Collaborative Care
• Practice Direction for IPC for Mobile Delivery of Services
• Practice Direction for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
• Practice Direction for Record Keeping
• Practice Direction for Reporting Hours
• Practice Direction for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Practice Direction for Practice Settings Requirements
• Practice Direction for Supervision Requirements

Position Statements

While Interpretation Guidelines focus on treatment modalities within dental hygiene scope of practice, there are some treatments offered in oral health settings that dental hygienists may not perform in Manitoba. The purpose of position statements is to highlight these treatments and support clinicians and clients in making appropriate decisions related to oral health care.

Position Statements

• Position Statement for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Conscious Sedation
• Position Statement for the Removal of Implant Supported Crowns and/or Fixed Prostheses
• Position Statement for Atraumatic Restorative Therapy (ART)
• Position Statement for the use of Lasers

Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC)

CDHM Infection, Prevention and Control Practices; MDA – in effect as of January 2, 2023

Know the Act

A Guide to the Regulation of Dental Hygienists in Manitoba

View “Know the Act”

 

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