Living in the Present  

The regulation of the dental hygienists profession under the Health Professions Act (HPA) allows dental hygienists to provide services in a wider variety of settings with the potential for increased provision of services to underserved sectors such as seniors, those who are homebound, the mentally and physically challenged, institutionalized individuals and First Nations communities. 

 “Access to oral healthcare will increase while standards of quality and safety are upheld,” said Brenda Walker, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer for the CRDHA.  “The CRDHA ensures that dental hygienists have the educational qualifications and competence to perform the restricted activities identified in the Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation under the HPA.”