Week 7 Flashcards
Test 2
Health Canada published Clinical Practice Standards for Dental Hygienists in Canada as Part Two of the Report of the Working Group on the Practice of Dental Hygiene.
Generated and validated by practicing Canadian dental hygienists.
endorsed by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA).
1988
CDHA along with other groups identified the need to update, revise and expand the Clinical Practice Standards for Dental Hygienists in Canada to include all roles/areas of responsibility within dental hygiene practice.
1993
CDHO Dental Hygiene Standards of Practice evolved from the CDHA Practice Standards for Dental Hygienists in Canada
was adapted to conform with provincial regulations
1994
CDHA released the Entry to Practice Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists
A collaborative project involving major stakeholders in the profession in Canada
Document defined a national perspective on the knowledge and abilities dental hygienists require to practice responsibly and competently.
January 2010
CDHO council adopted the Entry to Practice Competencies and Standards and the CDHA Practice Standards for Dental Hygienists in Canada
CDHO began a revision of the CDHO Standards of Practice
Aligned with national standards
Ensured conformity with provincial legislation and regulatory responsibilities of the College
May 2010
CDHO Standards of Practice revision of the original SOP released
Articulates shared vision for dental hygiene practice
Identifies values, knowledge, skill the public of Ontario can confidently expect from dental hygienists
January 2012
Is a DDS permitted to delegate the controlled act of scaling and root planing to a dental hygiene student?
No
5 domains of Professionalism
- Responsibility
- Accountability
- Knowledge Application
- Continuous Competency
- Professional Relationships
3 domain of Professional Practice
- Practice Environment
- Practice Management
- Dental Hygiene Services and Programs
