College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)

The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is the regulatory body for Registered Dental Hygienists in Ontario. CDHO is not a school or an organization that advocates on behalf of Registered Dental Hygienists. CDHO regulates and protects the public by: setting the requirements for becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist so that only qualified individuals are allowed to practise and use the title “Registered Dental Hygienist”; maintaining an up-to-date feature on its website, known as the public register, to help clients check if their Dental Hygienist is registered and in good standing; developing and enforcing standards and guidance for practice and more