PRACTICE RESOURCES

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

Practice Directions

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

Practice Directions

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

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”

 

 Contact the CDHM office if you have questions about the Practice Resources.