MILESTONES
Resource for Dental Hygienists in Ontario
NOVEMBER 2008
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College of Dental
Hygienists of Ontario
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L’Ordre des hygiénistes
dentaires de l’Ontario
President’s Message
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Cover Story
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Quality Assurance
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Registrants Status
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Council’s Corner
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MISSION
STATEMENT
ÉNONCÉ
DE MISSION
The mission of the College of Dental Hygienists
of Ontario is to regulate the practice of dental
hygiene in the interest of the overall health and
safety of the public of Ontario.
La mission de l'Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires de
l'Ontario consiste à réglementer l'exercice de la
profession d'hygiène dentaire de sorte à favoriser l'état
de santé global et la sécurité du public ontarien.
CONTACT US
In the Toronto area call:
416-961-6234
Toll-free long distance:
1-800-268-2346
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Registrar/Chief Administrative Officer
Fran Richardson
Ext. 229, [email protected]
Deputy Registrar
Evelyn Waters
Ext. 228, [email protected]
Practice Advisor/Quality Assurance
Administrator
Lisa Taylor
Ext. 239, [email protected]
Practice Advisor/Patient Relations
Elaine S. Powell
Ext. 237, [email protected]
Director, Administrative Services
Margaret Stevenson
Ext. 235, [email protected]
Director of Finance
Mimi Pichelli
Ext. 227, [email protected]
Executive Assistant
Jane Cain
Ext. 226, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant,
Quality Assurance
Denise Lalande
Ext. 230, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant, Registration
Heather Boucher
Ext. 240, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant, Registration
Heather Stevenson
Ext. 231, [email protected]
Receptionist
Vivian Ford
Ext. 0 or 221, [email protected]
WE ARE
PLEASED TO
WELCOME
Elaine Powell to our staff in the position of
Practice Advisor/Patient Relations.
Elaine graduated as a dental hygienist from
Confederation College in 1999 and worked full
time in a periodontal and implant practice in
Thunder Bay. Elaine has been involved with the
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario over
the last four years in a number of positions:
Quality Assurance Assessor, CDHO representative on the Accreditation Team for the
Commission on Dental Accreditation of
Canada, and as a non-council member on the
Complaints and Patient Relations Committee.
Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Elaine
graduated from New Cross Hospital in London
UK as a dental therapist. In 1976, she came to
Canada to work with National Health and Welfare
Manitoba providing preventive and restorative
care to isolated communities in the north.
She has taught in both the Dental Hygiene and
Dental Assisting program at Confederation
College and spent a year at Royal London
Hospital in London UK in 2002, instructing in
the Professions Complimentary to Dentistry
Programs. During this time she provided clinical
care to clients with profound brain damage at
the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability Putney UK.
Elaine has been involved with the data collection
for the University of Toronto Fluoride varnish
study in Northern Ontario and has had experience
in all clinical environments including orthodontics.
Elaine began the position at CDHO in
September and can be reached for Practice
Advice at [email protected], by phone at
1-800-268-2346 or 416-961-6234, ext. 237.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Cathie Mazal-Kuula
sure the public is receiving the best care this
profession can deliver.
Editor’s Note: The following is an edited version
of the opening remarks spoken by the President
at the Council Meeting on October 17, 2008.
Welcome all to the third and final Council
Meeting of the College of Dental Hygienists
of Ontario for the year 2008.
This will be my last opportunity to Chair
Council as I have held this honour for three
years. I mean that in all sincerity as it has
been a great privilege to work with such a
dedicated group of people as I have seen
here and in committee meetings.
Being on a Council is not something that is
done without a great deal of commitment.
Yes, we are provided with a per diem and
expenses but that is only monetary—it in no
way covers the price in personal commitment that I have seen from all involved.
We have worked through some big changes
and have helped secure more accessible
dental hygiene services for the people of our
province. This is what we as a Council do.
We safeguard the public’s best interest.
There is no Council without involvement and
this Council is very dedicated to the
College’s Mission Statement. “The mission
of the College of Dental Hygienists of
Ontario is to regulate the practice of dental
hygiene in the interest of the overall health
and safety of the public of Ontario”. We all
know it is not the per diem that keeps us
involved, it is our commitment to the public.
The professional members of Council are elected from across the province and bring a wide
range of expertise with them. Their knowledge
of what happens in the day-to-day real
world of the dental hygiene is valued and
respected. They are here because of a deep
commitment to their profession and to be
The academic members are all registered
dental hygienists who are entrusted with the
job of preparing the dental hygienists of the
future. These dental hygienists will become
registrants of this College and need to be
prepared to work with the CDHO Standards
of Practice, Code of Ethics and to maintain
their professional portfolios as per the CDHO
Quality Assurance Program. The academic
members keep us aware of new and ever
increasing knowledge required to practise
dental hygiene in this day and age.
Public Council Members come to us through
an appointment by the provincial government. I have been very impressed with the
level of knowledge our public members have
of the profession of dental hygiene. They
bring with them their commitment to serve
the Council in the best interest of the public.
This College does not have any restrictions
against public members standing for election for President of the Council, as do some
other colleges. In the past we have had two
Presidents who were publicly appointed
Council members, Wayne Beaton and
Barbara Smith; both gave this Council many
years of service and we benefited greatly
from their involvement.
Non-Council members are registered dental
hygienists who are chosen to sit on specific
committees. These are people who have
answered our call in Milestones for these
positions when they become available.
This College has been blessed with an outstanding
group of professionals in our administrative
staff. Our staff are recognized by their peers
across the province, the country, and internationally. This is not a nine-to-five job and anyone
who thinks so only needs to spend some time
seeing what actually happens at a day in the
office to know this level of commitment
can’t be faked. Administration works every
day to see that our mission statement really
means what it says. Where possible, and
when requested, members of Administration
provide assistance to other jurisdictions.
As a regulated health College under the
RHPA, 1991, the CDHO has a duty to protect
the public. This College has been entrusted
with this duty by the province of Ontario; to
regulate the profession of dental hygiene in
the best interest of the public—that means
registering and regulating over 10,000 dental
hygienists. With all that entails, it is an aweinspiring task and everyone who is on the
Council is part of that commitment.
We have achieved much and there will
always be more to do.
Early childhood caries (ECC) are on the rise
world wide and Canada is no exception. This
has been noted in Europe, in Asia and Australia.
I was invited to a symposium held by the
Ontario Dental Association in the summer
and it is obvious that this is something that
will indeed need to be addressed by all of
the dental health care community. ECC affects
our most vulnerable, our children. Left alone,
dental disease has a life-long effect and it is
our responsibility to care for those who cannot
care for themselves.
The literature indicates that oral cancer rates
are on the rise and may be linked to the rise
in the increase of the human papillomavirus.
Oral cancer was most commonly found in
the over forty demographic, smokers and
alcohol users. This may no longer be the
case. We need to be more diligent with cancer
screenings in our office and to refer any
suspicious lesions.
Information is our most valuable tool. The
planned Knowledge Network will be accessible
to dental hygienists via the Internet, providing
real answers geared to dental hygiene applications. This is very exciting and I think a
valuable tool for treating our clients to the
best of our ability.
Councils are a collection of people all equal
in a common voice to make decisions in the
best interest of many. This Council does its
job well and it is doing it with the involvement of each and every person on Council.
This Council will always require members to
serve. When elections are run in your district,
ask yourself, “Am I as a professional doing all I
can to be sure the public is protected?” As a
professional you can make a difference in more
than one aspect of your career. Please consider
becoming either a Council member or a NonCouncil member when the call arises; you may
just find that renewed interest in your profession that sometimes we all need.
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MESSAGE FROM THE REGISTRAR
Fran Richardson
ONE YEAR (PLUS A BIT)
AND COUNTING!
On September 1, 2007 dental hygienists, and
indeed, the public of Ontario entered a new
reality. Finally, after years of discussion and
innumerable setbacks, an amendment to the
Dental Hygiene Act (DHA) permitting dental
hygienists to self-initiate their authorized act
of “scaling teeth and root planing including
curetting surrounding tissue” was finally
law. The resources expended, on both sides
of the issue, would have been better spent
in ensuring that the underserved members
of the public received basic preventive oral
health care services, but the democratic
process dictated the route that we were
forced to take. Now that the amendment to
the DHA has been passed, and the angst
behind us, it is time to look at what has
been achieved in the public interest.
Dental hygienists have risen to the challenge
and established both stand-alone and
mobile practices throughout the province.
Some of these practices are administered
out of the dental hygienist’s home; some are
in hospital or community health settings and
some are in creative arrangements with
members of the dental profession. But the
primary goal of reaching out to those not
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served by others in the oral health community
is slowly being realized. True, some of these
practices are struggling as any new business
does in the initial stages; and others are thriving!
To date, close to 2000 dental hygienists have
been authorized for self-initiation. Contrary
to some of those who feared that there
would be a mass exodus from dental offices,
most dental hygienists have elected to
remain practising within the confines of a
dental practice. Many have chosen to redefine
the practice relationship, and in many cases
the other health care providers with whom
they practise have been most supportive. Of
course, there have been the negative comments
and even some ill-advised television interviews
and editorials where the detractors didn’t
have their facts straight! These situations
could have been avoided by calling the College
in advance, but then the truth doesn’t always
make a good news story. In one case, several
dental hygienists have chosen to work with
a group who has provided the physical infrastructure while the dental hygienists practise
as they choose without the influence of
another health care practitioner telling them
how to treat their clients. As long as the dental
hygienists are practising to CDHO standards
and regulations, the CDHO will not interfere
in their employment relationships. However,
should any dental hygienist believe that
his/her employer is putting the employer’s
interest ahead of the clients’ interests, the
CDHO recommends that the dental hygienist
discuss possible options with one of the
CDHO’s Practice Advisors.
On the CDHO website, under Find a Dental
Hygienist/Independent Practices, there are
now listed over 60 independent businesses
operated by dental hygienists. As predicted
by the CDHO, not all registrants have
changed their places of employment; but the
dental hygienists who wanted to set their
own agendas and run their own businesses
are either realizing that dream or still in the
research phase. Now, if a member of the
public is searching for a dental hygienist
who is willing and able to attend to a person
who is unable to access a traditional dental
office, that person can check the CDHO website list to contact someone near them.
As the regulatory authority, the College is
concerned that all dental hygienists adhere
to the CDHO Standards of Practice regardless
of their location or employment situation.
Within the next year the CDHO Council will
consider adopting the 2008 National
Competencies that were developed in conjunction with the Commission on Dental
Accreditation of Canada (CDAC), National
Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB),
Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulatory
Authorities (FDHRA), Dental Hygiene
Educators of Canada (DHEC) and the
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
(CDHA). The purpose of the National
Competencies is to level the practice of dental
hygiene across Canada, and to facilitate the
teaching of a core or basic curriculum that
will reflect the reality of the evolutionary
practice of the profession. They will also
guide the evolution of the various Continuing
Education and Quality Assurance Programs
across the country. Attaining both self-initiation
and self-regulation is of no value unless the
public benefits from the increased access
and quality to preventive oral health care.
Health professional regulation in Ontario
will become even more transparent with the
implementation of the Health System
Improvements Act, 2007 (HSIA) in June
2009, when all professions governed by the
Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
(RHPA) will be mandated to provide their
register on their website for public access.
This also means that even more information
about RHPA registrants will be placed on
the website.
As the profession matures, so does the regulatory environment with its accompanying
emphasis on accountability. Not everyone is
happy about the changes, but then regulation
is not there to induce happiness but to protect
the public from incompetent and unqualified
individuals. The CDHO will have completed
15 years of the regulation of dental hygiene
in Ontario on December 31, 2008. Many
milestones have been accomplished in that
time frame, not the least is of providing
choice in when, where and from whom the
public of Ontario may receive preventive
oral health care.
September 1, 2008 came and went without
much fanfare. That is the way it should be!
A NOTE FROM THE REGISTRAR
In accordance with Section 32 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 the “repair or alteration of a dental prosthetic” device is only
authorized to a member of the following Colleges: Dentistry, Denturism or Dental Technology. Unless a dental hygienist is also a registered
member of the aforementioned Colleges or the technical aspects of the work is supervised by a dentist or dental technologist, s/he may not
adjust or repair a client's denture. If the dental hygienist is of the opinion that the client's denture requires adjustment or repair, s/he must
refer the client to the appropriate oral health care provider.
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COVER STORY
2009 RENEWAL
• Renewal forms will be mailed out during the week of
November 15, 2008.
• Deadline for renewing your certificate of registration is
January 1, 2009.
• If you do not renew on time, your certificate of registration
will be suspended. You may not practise dental hygiene
once your certificate has been suspended.
Your Responsibility as a Registered
Dental Hygienist in Ontario
• As per Bylaw No 3 Section 16.8(3), all registrants are responsible
for renewing their certificate of registration by January 1st of
each year, even if the Registrar fails to mail a notice, or the
member fails to receive such a notice.
If you have not received your renewal form by the beginning of
December, you should contact the CDHO or go to www.cdho.org
to access On-Line Renewal or to print a blank renewal form.
• As per Bylaw No 3 Section 16.8(4), all registrants must notify
the College within seven days of any change of name, residential
address and telephone, or business address and telephone.
• You must practise and correspond with the College in the same
name as the one you are registered with. Name changes require
supporting documentation.
How to Avoid the Late Payment Fee
1. Make sure the College has your correct address.
> Check the Public Register on the website to verify your address.
> Deadline for address changes to be reflected on the renewal
form is November 5, 2008.
2. Send your renewal form in early.
> Do not wait until the last minute to mail your renewal form.
You can post-date the cheque up to January 1st. All renewals
received post-marked after January 1, 2009 are subject
to the $100.00 late payment fee.
3. Renewal forms not properly completed will be returned
for correction and could result in a late payment fee.
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Common mistakes include:
> Renewal form is incomplete or not signed
> Renewal form is not signed with the same name as the one
you are registered with
> Payment sent in without the renewal form
> Payment not enclosed with renewal form
For mail-in renewal forms, only cheques or money orders in
Canadian funds are accepted. Please write your registration
number on the back of the cheque or money order.
For on-line renewals only Visa or MasterCard is accepted.
> Cheques are not filled out properly.
4. NSF / Returned Cheques
> All returned cheques are subject to a $25.00 administration
fee. The replacement payment must be made with a money
order. If the CDHO has not received the replacement payment
by January 1st, the late payment fee of $100.00 will also apply.
5. Are you renewed?
> Your 2009 Certificate of Registration card is proof you are
renewed for the year. If you have not received it by the first
week of January, or earlier, it is your responsibility to contact
the CDHO to ensure your renewal form has been received.
Business Address
A business address is mandatory.
> This is the address that will be placed on CDHO’s public register
on CDHO’s website. Failing to include a separate business
address means that the residential address and phone number
will be considered the business address and phone number,
and therefore becomes public knowledge.
On-Line Renewal
Changing Certificate of Registration Status
On-Line Renewal will be available to all registrants as of
November 19, 2008.
From General/Specialty to Inactive Certificate of Registration:
> To renew on-line, you need a User ID (your registration number),
password (printed on the renewal form that will be sent out
in November) and a credit card – Visa or MasterCard only.
> Registrants must change their password after they initially
sign on. All passwords are case-sensitive.
> If you did not receive your password, or if you have forgotten
it, please e-mail [email protected]. Provide your full name,
registration number, and birth date. A password will be e-mailed
back to you. No passwords will be given out over the phone.
> If your personal information is incorrect, you cannot renew
on-line until it has been corrected. Please go to
www.cdho.org/Registration and change your address on-line.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can call or fax
CDHO with your information.
> For registrants who are registered with a general or specialty
certificate of registration in 2008 and plan to renew with an
inactive certificate of registration for 2009, tick the “inactive”
status and submit the appropriate registration fee.
> Registrants can renew on-line if they are changing their
status from general or specialty certificate of registration to
an inactive certificate.
From Inactive to General/Specialty Certificate of Registration:
> You cannot change your certificate of registration status from
inactive to a general or specialty certificate of registration
through on-line renewal. You must renew by mailing in your
renewal form and any supporting documents if required.
Resigning/Not Renewing:
> If you are not planning to renew your certificate of registration,
you must advise CDHO in writing by either signing on the
appropriate place on the renewal form and returning it to
CDHO or by sending a letter or email.
> Failure to notify CDHO that you are not planning to renew
will lead to your certificate of registration being suspended
and ultimately revoked.
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LABOUR MOBILITY ON THE PROVINCIAL AND
NATIONAL AGENDA
All of the professions in Canada are expected to work with their
provincial counterparts to work out a way to enable qualified workers
to move from one jurisdiction to another. In 2000 all of the dental
hygiene regulatory authorities except Quebec, New Brunswick and
Nunavut, signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that facilitated
the movement of practitioners who were registered/licensed in one
jurisdiction to move unimpeded to another province or territory that
was a signatory to the MRA. The Federal government has now
decreed that all professions that are not compliant, i.e. don’t have
all provinces and territories as part of the MRA, must find a way to
include mobility for those practitioners from those areas. On the surface
this sounds easy. It is not. One major stumbling block for many professions that require a national examination as entry-to-practice is
that the Quebec government refuses to acknowledge that there is
validity in a national exam and states that their graduates do not
require any more testing. But this does not hold true for all professions, because several of the traditional or long-standing professions
who required exams prior to the Quebec government decree were
permitted to retain that requirement. In addition, all practitioners
moving to Quebec must pass a French language proficiency examination.
Therefore, labour mobility may not necessarily be a two-way street.
To complicate matters further, the Premiers of Quebec and Ontario
have agreed to complete mobility between their two provinces for
all workers and they want the deals finalized by December 31, 2008.
Having noted the issues above with respect to Quebec, where they
will not recognize the need for the NDHCB, the stated deadline may
be difficult to meet. The CDHO believes that it is imperative for dental
hygienists from Quebec to successfully complete the National Dental
Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE) as new registrants to
Ontario are required to do. In addition, the current legislation in
Quebec requires that dental hygienists work under the direct control
and supervision of a dentist in a dental office. As dental hygienists in
Ontario know only too well, neither supervision nor dentist control is
required for practice in any setting chosen by the dental hygienist
and has not been a requirement since 1994. The CDHO sees this as a
definite impediment to the movement of dental hygienists between
the two provinces.
Dental hygienists in Quebec have been trying for some time to
amend their legislation to permit direct client access to preventive
oral health care via a dental hygienist who is not confined to the four
walls of a dental office. As in most other jurisdictions, the opposition
to this change, which would be in the public interest is coming from
organized dentistry, which continues to bring out the tired and
untrue argument of patient safety when there is sufficient evidence
to show that the dental hygiene regulatory authorities are quite
capable of regulating their profession without the interference of
another profession. Therefore the dental hygiene Acts and regulations
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in Quebec must be amended before there can be true mobility
between our two provinces.
Another issue that affects the achievement of mobility agreements is
the continued regulation of dental hygienists by dental boards. While
the situations in PEI and NL are amicable and moving towards a
natural change, the situation in New Brunswick has not kept pace
with the rest of the country. When the MRA was signed in 2000, NB
refused to sign because Quebec did not, stating that they were in
need of dental hygienists from Quebec due to a shortage in NB.
There is now a dental hygiene school in NB and the Dental Society
of New Brunswick (DSNB) which is the regulatory authority continues
to change its bylaws to accommodate the province’s needs. NB does
not require dental hygienists to successfully complete the NDHCB
exam, therefore someone who is unsuccessful on the examination
could then obtain a licence to practise in that province and then
under the new federally imposed initiative, be granted a licence in a
jurisdiction that does require a NDHCB certificate. Currently, NB
dental hygienists are not provided with an opportunity to develop as
independent thinkers as they too must be under the direct supervision
and control of a dentist. However, in the more enlightened jurisdictions
where the public can access direct dental hygiene care, the dental
hygienist is expected to demonstrate critical thinking skills via successful
completion of the NDHCB examination.
As the regulatory authority responsible for the practice of dental
hygiene in Ontario, the CDHO has some serious concerns about the
imposed march to mobility that does not include a leveling of
legislation, nor of the respect that has gone into devising the
requirements required for registration in the interest of the public of
Ontario. However, we need to keep in mind that the other parts of
the country regard Ontario with some skepticism. Ontario has an
abundance of non-accredited dental hygiene programs, several of
which are producing graduates that are unable to pass the NDHCB
examination, or when they do, unable to pass the clinical evaluation
administered by the CDHO. The College is in constant contact with
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) regarding
the poor success rates exhibited by the graduates of these nonaccredited programs. Several of these programs have been unsuccessful in the first stage of the accreditation process and may
choose to forego application for accreditation in the future. Without
the ability to insist on the need for the NDHCB certificate these
unsuccessful graduates could choose to practise in Quebec or NB for
a short period of time then apply to the CDHO for registration. This
is not effective regulation in the public interest.
Whatever transpires, the CDHO will guarantee that we will work in
the public interest and ensure a fair and transparent registration
process. Stay tuned!!
TRANSPARENCY AND PRIVACY:
WHAT THE WORLD WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU
By Richard Steinecke
“Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off” Samuel Johnson
One of the major features of the upcoming amendments to the
Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 is the increased information
about dental hygienists that will be available in the public register.
In making these amendments, the government expressed the desire
that the public have access to more information about health care
practitioners, so that the public could make informed choices.
Obviously, Samuel Johnson’s observation, above, is being taken to heart.
While there is an increased emphasis on transparency and accountability of practitioners, there still remain some privacy protections. For
example, the fact that a complaint has been made against a registrant,
(or even that a lot of complaints have been made against a registrant)
will not be posted on the public register.
The register is the public record of information about individual dental
hygienists. As of June 4, 2009, the entire register will be publicly
available. The legislation requires that the information be easily
accessible. All of the register information will be on the College’s
website. In addition, it will be available at the College’s offices during
regular business hours. A hard copy of the information will be provided
upon request. When people inquire about a specific dental hygienist,
the College is required to advise the inquirer of all of the categories
of information recorded on the register; the inquirer does not have
to “know what to ask for”.
The list of publicly available information is too long to set out
in this article.1 However, the more significant items are as follows:
1. A registrant’s name.
2. A registrant’s business contact information.
3. Any terms, conditions and limitations on a registrant’s certificate
of registration.
4. Any suspensions or revocations of a registrant’s certificate of
registration including for non-payment of fees.
5. Information about discipline and incapacity proceedings against
a registrant.
6. Any finding of professional negligence or malpractice made by
a court against a registrant.
7. Information as stated in Section 15 of Bylaw No. 4
The rules about discipline proceedings are complex. Once allegations
have been referred to the Discipline Committee for a hearing, they
will be shown on the register along with information about the time
and location of the discipline hearing. If a finding is made against
the registrant, a synopsis of the finding will be put on the register.
This synopsis is different from the more detailed summary of the
reasons for decision that is normally posted on the discipline portion
of the College’s website. The two pages will probably be linked to
each other. In most cases, the penalty ordered by the Discipline
Committee will also be shown. The Discipline Committee can also
direct that additional information be placed on the register if it feels
that the information is important for the public to know (e.g., the
registrant’s location or type of practice). If the decision of the
Discipline Committee is appealed, the fact of the appeal will be
entered, but the rest of the information will remain on the register
during the appeal. Obviously, if the court quashes the decision of the
Discipline Committee on the appeal, then all of the information will
come off the register.
Under the new rules, discipline information will generally remain on
the register permanently. Where the finding was relatively minor
(e.g., only a fine or a reprimand was imposed and it does not involve
sexual abuse), a registrant can ask for the information to be
removed after six years. However, the registrant must then satisfy
the Discipline Committee that the information is no longer relevant
to the registrant’s suitability to practise the profession and that
there is no overbalancing public interest for keeping the information
on the register.
So, what are the safeguards for protecting the privacy of registrants?
As mentioned above, one consideration is the information that is not
recorded in the register. Generally information about registration
matters, complaints and quality assurance concerns are not posted
For a complete list see section 23 of the Health Professions Procedural Code found under the heading “Regulated Health Professions Act” at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca.
See also the register provision in the by-laws on the College’s website at www.cdo.on.ca.
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on the register. Neither is the registrant’s home contact information
(unless the registrant provides no business contact information,
because the public has the right to know where to contact a registrant
for clarification of past services or to address concerns). Similarly,
even though registrants have to report to the College when they
have been found guilty of an offence, that information is not placed
on the register unless discipline proceedings result.
A key safeguard is for registrants whose personal safety is at risk. In
such cases, the Registrar has the ability to withhold all contact information to protect the registrant. However, the Registrar has to be
advised of the safety risk. Any registrant feeling at risk for their personal
safety if contact information is made publicly available should write
to the Registrar with the request. The request should contain particulars
of the safety risk and documentation confirming it (e.g., terms of
release or restraining orders; witness attestations, etc.).
Another safeguard is that personal health information about registrants will only be posted on the register if it is reasonably necessary
to do so. Generally, this will occur only where the registrant has an
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illness that affects his or her ability to practise safely (e.g., an addiction
or certain severe and chronic mental illnesses). Even then, only the
minimum amount of information necessary to protect the public and
ensure accountability to the College will be posted. For example, in
the case of an incapacity finding by the Fitness to Practise Committee,
the register might indicate that the registrant has a term, condition
and limitation on his or her certificate of registration that s/he is
incapacitated and must continue to participate in medical treatment for it.
Public access to certain professional information about registrants is
part of the price of being a self-regulated professional. Registrants
should be aware of the types of information that are available about
them, what information will not be found on the register and the
safeguards they can employ, particularly where their personal safety
is at risk.
Richard Steinecke is legal counsel for the College of Dental
Hygienists of Ontario.
RADIOGRAPHS IN DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE
Currently dental hygienists require a prescription before exposing
radiographs and are not permitted to serve as radiation protection
officers. These requirements make it difficult for dental hygienists
practising outside a traditional dental office to utilize radiographs as
part of a complete dental hygiene assessment. The CDHO has made
a submission to the HARP Commission requesting that the Healing
Art Radiation Protection Act be opened and amended to:
The College believes that permitting dental hygienists to initiate
radiographs within the dental hygiene scope of practice will increase
the effectiveness of dental hygiene practice without placing the public
at increased risk of harm. It is hoped that the HARP Commission will
view the CDHO request favourably.
(1) permit dental hygienists registered with the College of Dental
Hygienists of Ontario to initiate the operation of an X-ray
machine for the exposure of oral radiographs within the dental
hygiene scope of practice; and
(2) permit a registrant of the College of Dental Hygienists of
Ontario to be designated as radiation protection officer.
The College feels that it is in the best interest of the public of
Ontario to pursue this matter for the following reasons:
• Ontario legislation has been recently amended to enable the
public access to dental hygiene services outside the traditional
dentist-owned practice acknowledging that this is a safe and
effective model for dental hygiene care.
• Dental hygienists use radiographs within the dental hygiene
process of care as part of their comprehensive periodontal
assessment.
• Early recognition of abnormal conditions within alveolar bone
and periodontal structures can have important consequences to
patient/client care and treatment. In addition, radiographs can
play an important role in patient/client education.
• Dental hygienists develop a high skill level in radiographic
interpretation of conditions that may require a referral to a
dentist (as one example) and would enable a dental hygienist
to alert a client who has not seen a dentist in some time of a
potentially urgent need. Radiographs taken by the dental
hygienist can be forwarded with the referral to the dentist,
dental specialist, denturist, or other health care practitioner.
• In the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, dental
hygienists are permitted to initiate the exposure of radiographs.
This practice has proven safe and effective for Canadians living
in those provinces.
• Radiation hygiene and safety is adequately covered in the dental
hygiene radiography program to permit a dental hygienist to
become a radiation protection officer.
• The College’s Quality Assurance Program monitors radiography
within the dental hygiene practice through on-site practice
assessments.
MILESTONES NOVEMBER 2008
11
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SELECTING CQI ACTIVITIES
In the last issue of Milestones, the definition of and the selection of
appropriate learning goals were discussed. As you will recall, learning
goals have learning as the central task and concern your development
as oral health care providers. The aim of a learning goal is to increase
competence or ability. As the year comes to an end, this is the time
to assess the progress you made on last years’ goals. Will you be
able to establish your increased competency in your professional
portfolio? Were the activities you selected to address your learning
goals sufficient? The answer, if you have planned well, will be yes.
How Do You Plan Learning Activities?
The Quality Assurance Program allows registrants to select learning
from a number of sources. Dental hygienists are not restricted by a
point system that dictates which courses they must attend. Rather,
dental hygienists are trusted to make the appropriate decisions
around their continuous learning. A trend that has become apparent
is an increase in the number of dental hygienists who prefer to use
various forms of self-learning such as text books, journal articles, online courses, Internet searches, and study groups. Information is
everywhere and it is challenging to know what is valid, useful and
accurate. Evaluating the sources of information prior to participating
in the learning activity becomes an important first step.
Obviously, you cannot rely on everything you read and hear.
Information is provided, articles are written and presentations are
given for a variety of reasons. People want to convince you to buy
their product, agree with their opinions, rely on their data, and
accept them as experts. As a consumer in a rapidly expanding
knowledge market, it will be up to you to decide what information is
credible and worthy of your time and consideration.
Books and Textbooks:
Books are available on just about every topic. Dental hygiene textbooks are good sources of basic dental hygiene theory but because
of the time it takes to publish them, the information may be more
dated than that found in academic and professional journals.
Academic and Professional Journals:
These publications at the time of circulation contain the most up-todate information and research in industry, business and academia.
They are most often peer reviewed and many are also available electronically. Examples are: The Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene;
International Journal of Dental Hygiene; Canadian Journal of Public
Health; Journal of Dental Education; Journal of Periodontology. You
may have to pay to access full articles on-line but will have an
opportunity to read the abstract prior to purchase.
Government Reports and Legal Documents:
The government releases information, statistical data and advisories
for public use. Most are available on-line.
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On-line Courses:
Most of these courses can be navigated with basic level computer
skills. Some specific software applications may be required; however,
most courses have links to free downloadable read-only applications.
On-line courses are increasing in numbers. The dental hygiene
associations are two excellent sources for this type of learning.
Websites:
Websites vary in content and value. Material that is published exclusively
on-line is subject to lower (if any) standards than print publications.
Anyone can publish a website or electronic document and authorship and affiliations are difficult to determine. Articles disguised as
educational materials can actually be persuasive and/or deceptive.
Study Groups:
These are meetings with colleagues aimed at group learning and
most often involve discussions around current research and best
practices. They have specific agendas that provide a discussion
forum for members to evaluate current research. Often the group
will invite a guest who has specific expertise, for collaborative purpose.
Lunch and Learns:
These provide industry sales representatives an opportunity to promote
their products. This is not considered to be a suitable learning activity
for the CDHO Quality Assurance Program. They can however, be used
as a starting point for further research.
Once you’ve determined the activities that will contribute to your learning
goal, you will need to evaluate the material provided by the source.
When selecting your learning activity, whether it is on-line, in print or
face to face, there are a few things to take into consideration. For example:
• Are you the intended audience? It is expected that health professionals learn at a level above that of the general public so if
an article has been written for the general public it is not suitable
for use in your portfolio.
• What does the author or presenter want to accomplish? Is the
source offering facts, opinion, or propaganda? Relevant materials
have the facts clearly indicated and offer a good mix of primary
and secondary sources with a list of references or other citations.
The evidence provided should be comprehensive and present
alternative viewpoints.
Learning goals are best achieved when learning activities are layered.
You can think of learning activities as a form of research. Multiple
sources of knowledge will be necessary if your research is to be
comprehensive. Moreover, evaluating those sources of information
will be an important step in your research activity. As health professionals,
you are responsible for making decisions that affect the health outcomes of the clients you serve. As a standard of practice, decisions,
judgements and interventions planned by dental hygienists are based on
current research and theory that is pertinent to their area of practice.
Example of Multi-source Learning Activities for a Single Goal*
*Taken from the portfolio forms tutorial. To view more samples of forms 6 and 7 contained in the
tutorial, go to: www.cdho.org/QualityAssurance/QAPackage_En/PortfolioTutorial.pps
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REGISTRANTS
New Registrants – June 14, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Name
Reg ID
Abou-Assaly, Rosemary
012459
Aclan, Jose Diosdado S
012450
Adams, Crystal Joy
010326
Adams, Kristin Rachel
012142
Adhopia, Shaili Meenu
012161
Adkin, Cheryl Elaine
006013
Agnew, Sara Ashley
012021
Ahmed, Mohammed Fawad 012278
Akhbari, Marjan
012582
Akhmadeeva, Kateryna
012096
Alidina, Fahrin
012442
Allen, Meghane Elizabeth 012115
Allensen, Dawn Lynn
006122
Amanali, Nasreen
012454
Ambrose, Linda Teresa
001439
Amin, Farzana
012378
Andrews, Mallory Nicole 012121
Apostol, Marilou
012388
Armstrong, Christine
012422
Arpin, Brittany
012411
Arsenov, Elena
012081
Attia, Christine Marie
012557
Atwy, Nada
012035
Auchana, Kafa
012352
Aujla, Pavan
012525
Awadalla, Nagwa Mahrous 012455
Azish, Baharak
012185
Baker, Adele
012163
Baker, Angela
012188
Baker, Jordan Alexandra
012238
Ballantyne, Anne Elise
012560
Barbe, Melissa Leah
012072
Barnes, Allison M
012509
Barr, Meghan
012068
Barradas, Sarah Frances
012059
Beaudry, Amy
012179
Beaudry, Janice
008706
Bechard, Kristen Marie
012202
Bechard, Lindsay Marie
012412
Bekiri, Lindite
012350
Bell, Jamie
012178
Belles, Cathryn Brooke
012235
Bellisario, Paola
012487
Benbow, Paula
012512
Benedik, Karen
012128
Benson, Andrew
012066
Berberi, Majlinida
012521
Biesma, April Mary-Anne 012419
Blackbird, Kim Marlene
012114
Blakey, Gail Kathleen
012308
Bobic, Radojka
012327
Boisvert, Amanda Mae
012343
Bommarito, Maria Antonella 012577
Botts, Ashley Elizabeth Anne 012215
Boucher, Sonia
012071
Bouma, Carli Christine
012305
Bouranakos, Rosemary Ann 012476
Boyd, Amanda
012383
Branciere, Shannon
012144
Brekkel, Katerina
012145
Brown, Stephanie Anne
012276
Brummel, Sarah Kathleen 012117
Brunet, Valerie
012104
Buchanan, Marla Wynne 012236
Buchner, Rhonda Rose Marie Rachel 012214
Buczolits, Cheryl Grace
003304
Burbeck, Tiffany Iris
010402
Burkholder, Ashley Marie 012391
Burns, Brianne
012519
Burton, Jessica Lee
008625
Bush, Candice
012057
Calnan, Denise Marie
012103
Cambareri, Sophia
012116
Cameron, Amanda Colleen 007920
Cameron, Lyndsey Denise 012220
Campbell, Chantel
012282
Campbell, Danielle Cynthia Sandra 012170
Cana, Mirela
012239
Capaldi, Alissia Magdalena 008351
Carriere, Celine Mireille
012354
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MILESTONES NOVEMBER 2008
Name
Reg ID
Carroll, Yvonne Marjory
008633
Case, Dawn
012025
Casey, Carly Eleanor Marie 010055
Caswell, Ashley
012436
Cavers, Angela
012271
Chan, Josephine Wan Sheung 012565
Channa, Maninder
012339
Chanthaboury, Rachel
012315
Charette, Claudine
012243
Charron, Stephanie
012328
Chen, Jinghua
012322
Cheng, Amy Wai Hing
012176
Cheung, Ka Yen Irene
012310
Chiasson, Kathy
012548
Chicoyne, Catherine Diana 009107
Choudhry, Nadia
012361
Choy, Ann-Marie
012122
Clark, Brenna
012233
Clarke, Denell Ruth
012222
Clubine, Angela Anne Helen 012109
Clyne, Christine
012394
Cochrane, Kelly
012237
Colledge, Corinne
007832
Collyer, Sara Anne
009312
Condotta, Julie Michelle
012573
Coons, Julie
012363
Cooper, Hadessa Joanne
012274
Corp, Amanda Elizabeth
012418
Corr, Anna
012026
Costa, Sandra Vanessa Gomes 012093
Costantiello, Josie
012064
Cowie, Becky
012141
Cowley, Ashley Catherine 012407
Crompton, Stephanie
012530
Cruz, Patricia
012154
Curtis, Samantha
012300
Curtiss, Jennifer Maureen 012156
Cyr, Stephanie
012369
Da Costa, Nicole Anne
012251
Da Silva, Jennifer
012143
Daher, Marianne
012321
Dahms, Amanda Louise
008235
D'Amelio, Adriana
010817
Danforth, Colleen Marie
003589
Danko, Sviatlana
012020
Daoust, Kim
012479
Darbha, Alpa
012118
Davis, Courtney Rose
012353
Day, Kimberly
012177
De Angelis, Romina
012426
De Gonzague, Stacie Anne 012491
Defaria, Jacqueline
012331
Del Prete, Christine Elizabeth 006444
Demkiw, Shelley Lenore
009150
Deren, Agnieszka
012088
Deschesne, Alison
012198
Di Genova, Jessica
012559
Diamantopoulos,Anne Christine 012273
Dias, Ashley
012195
Dias, Dulce Mariana Pereira 012060
Dickinson, Amy Michele
012506
Domski, Melanie Andrea 012366
Donald, Jennifer Mary Elyse 012580
Donaldson, Amy
012152
D'Orazio, Melanie
012094
Doton-Espinas, Janette
012437
Drakes, Amanda
012125
Draper, Brittany Lorraine 012218
Draper, Elizabeth Rose Devreau 012292
Drouillard, Theresa Jennifer 012209
Dryburgh, Erin Eva
012053
D'Souza, Janice
012402
D'Souza, Melissa
012160
Dubeau, Helen Margaret 006445
Duffenais, Heather Lynn
012262
Dunlap, Cheryl Yvonne
012390
Dunleavy, Tom
012441
Dwarika, Sarahbeth
012027
El Alami El Hlimi, Karima 012334
Elyas, Natalie
012313
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Emberley, Katie
Empey, Candice Rosanne
Eves, Jessica
Falkiner, Jocelyn
Farley, Danielle Nicole
Faulkner, Colleen Mary
Federchuk, Katherine
Fendrikov, Janna
Fiaz, Tayyaba
Field, Katie
Figueiredo, Sandra
Fitzgerald, Catherine Anne
Flores, Rubirosa Reyes
Fluss, Amy
Follon, Ingrid
Forlippa, Cheri
Fratesi, Stephanie Anne
Fray, Elizabeth May
Fregillana, Julita
Friesen, Amy Rebecca
Fugard, Kirsten Marie
Fusarelli, Melissa
Gagnon, Katia Anne
Gajadhar, Adina
Galbraith, Brooke Olivia
Galway, Allison
Gandhi, Niyanta
Gao, Chun Lei
Garant, Stephanie Alison
Garratt, Candice Hayley
Garratt, Kristen Nicole
Gaudet, Stephanie Nicole
Ghelichkhani, Maryam
Ghesquiere, Deana Lynn
Giacos, Mary
Gibbons, Christy
Gibson, Tricia
Gilchrist, Paula Marie
Girard, Kristie Lynn
Girard, Nicole
Glock, Michelle
Gnurlantino, Anna Maria
Goff, Andrea Marie
Goncharova, Tatyana
Gorecky, Kayla
Gould, Amanda
Gowling, Anna
Grabiec, Danielle
Grandbois, Marie-Anne
Grant, Shalane Patricia Marie
Graver, Serena Ann
Green, Melissa-Lynn Elizabeth
Guan, Jing
Guerin, Rachel Marie
Gupta, Bhumija
Gutierrez, Tatiana
Hachez, Vanessa
Haeck, Terri Lynn
Hakr, Linda
Halley, Danielle
Hamelin, Julie Anne Marie
Hamilton, Jennifer
Hamilton, Naomi
Hammell, Crystal Jean
Harker, Amanda Elizabeth
Hartoonian, Maro
Hauber, Gillian Marie Heather
Hayes, Jennifer Lynn
Hazell, Fay
Heidary, Karima
Hewitt, Cheryl
Hillen, Katrina
Hill-Enns, Katrina Elizabeth
Hoffer, Lauren
Holmes, Natasha Leigh
Holmes, Rachael
Hopkins, Laurie Lois
Hossaini, Khadija
Hudson, Leslie Ann
Hunter, Lyndsay Margaret
012340
012054
012133
012151
012245
012578
012483
012316
012387
012326
012234
012089
012044
012563
012460
012302
012150
012502
012478
012157
012065
012149
012538
012515
012420
012341
012571
012443
012510
012517
012516
012507
012495
007888
012097
012524
008676
012056
012032
008683
012532
012365
012462
012332
012164
012036
012051
012165
012367
012047
012037
012049
012336
008987
012540
012552
012385
012119
008790
012395
012073
012227
012468
012106
012463
012518
008219
012587
010869
012539
012588
012583
012393
012206
012107
008508
006281
012405
012085
012208
Hurtubise, Mélanie
Huynh, Lin
Iftikhar, Haramain
Ignjatov, Michelle Ann
Ileleji, Stephanie
Ioannou, Diane
Ionescu, Viorica
Ireland, Tracy Lynne
Irwin, Amanda Margaret
Ismaeili, Katherin
Ismail, Diana
Iuliano, Whitney
Jackson, Briar
Jadou, Maha Radhi
Jahanzeb, Maleeha
Jahn, Krista Lee Ann
Jalil, Saad
Jayendran, Preshanthi
Jeevananthan, Subashini
Jehu, Vicky Marie
Jenner, Melissa May
Jensen, Lena
Jesus, Sandra
Jin, Minnie
Jittou, Lamiaa
Jodoin, Aimee Elizabeth
Johnson, Sara
Junikiewicz, Wojciech
Kameka, Nicole
Kapralos, Melissa
Karnaoukh, Ilona
Kasuk, Jenny
Katsman, Kamilla
Kaur, Diljeet
Keffer, Melissa
Kellsey, Melissa Susan
Keough, Nathalie
Kerr, Bessie
Kerr, Elizabeth Anne
Kesten, Alexandra Victoria
Khan, Zalika
Khudher, Shahd
Kicic, Biserka
Kim, Mimi
Kim, Soojung Maria
Kingsbury, Melanie
Kingsbury, Stephanie
Knight, Rosslyn
Knight, Vanessa
Kolahdooz, Bita
Kosanyi, Andrea
Kovacevic, Sanja
Kozak, Joanna Monika
Kritiotis, Andria
Labelle, Krystal
Laframboise, Maggie Christine
Lahti, Sheila Anne
Lalani, Fahreen
Lam Watt, Nadine Enid
Lamba, Inderjit
Laminski, Tammy
Lannigan, Rae-Anne
Lanteigne, Sara
Lariviere, Ashley
Larizza, Lisa Rose
Larocque, Guylaine
Larose, Laura
Latendresse, Megan Lea
Lauterpacht, Reena
Lauzon, Deborah Ann
Lavoie, Jessica
Lebert, Jenna Marie
Legister, Teka-Anne
Lemberskaia, Marina
Leon, Yolanda
Lesperance, Kaitlin Elizabeth
Lewicki, Mariola
Lewis, Melissa Susan
Li, Kar-Ming
Li, Wenjing
012090
012335
012473
012543
012545
012199
012553
005947
010282
012435
012286
012259
012347
012105
012249
012465
012213
012533
012349
012567
007656
012458
012528
012497
012022
012184
012357
012269
012414
012288
012590
012379
012346
012461
012182
012306
006929
007940
004262
012527
010213
012268
012481
012562
012444
012083
012034
012401
012130
012417
012291
012589
012325
012584
012095
012203
012225
012392
012329
012283
012192
012023
012028
012425
012413
012258
012496
012544
012312
006391
012250
012247
012523
012490
012416
012261
012505
012246
012281
012424
STATUS UPDATE
New Registrants – June 14, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Name
Reg ID
Liao, Eve
012052
Lidhar, Manpreet
012284
Ligi, Kristin
012265
Little-Lillico, Heather Suzanne 012287
Litzenberger, Heidi Anne
012429
Liu, Kun
012445
Lively, Sarah E
012399
Lobakova, Tanya
012223
Lompa, Stephanie
012197
Loncar, Senka
012257
Longson, Trish
012123
Lopez, Monica Isabel
007554
Luk, Veronica Sau Wan
012075
Lumley, Corynn
012351
Lupton, Michelle Ann
008822
Luu, Hinh
012210
Ly, Diana
012470
Ma, Xiao Hong
012448
Maber, Jacqueline
012175
MacDonald, Chantel
012348
MacDonald, Laura Jade
012428
MacDonald, Natalie S L
007939
MacDougall, Lana
012092
MacKinnon, Crystal Marie 012293
Mahal, Tejinder
012230
Mahon, Lindsay Lee
012136
Mak, Jennifer
012526
Malhi, Mandeep K.
012477
Malik, Sarah
012129
Maloney, Wendy Joy
001331
Manea, Ecaterina
005106
Manhas, Sumera
012529
Manley, Jennifer
012500
Mantziounis, Soultana
012406
Mao, Sophy
012586
Markusic, Natalie Mercedes 012204
Marleau, Mireille E
012055
Marshall, Susan
001178
Marson, Janice Helen
007661
Martin, Krista
012569
Mazzeo, Andria Donna
012410
Mazzini, Angie
012489
McAuley, Lindsay
012501
McCann, Jenna
012264
McCarron, Kristine
012408
McClure, Shannon Kathleen 012091
McConnell, Sarah
012031
McDonald, Chrystal Melissa Ann 012042
McDonald, Kimberley Ann Lauren 012421
McGaghran, Jennifer Anne 012038
McIntyre, Christina
012167
McKay, Jacqueline
010644
McKenzie, Alexandra
012431
McKenzie, Sabrina
012485
McKibbin, Allison
012221
McMurray, Holly
012338
Mees, Tracey-Dawn Colleen 012484
Melchor, Ayza
012126
Melendez, Ingrid Yasmin 012551
Melo, Stacey
012191
Mendonca, Denise
012244
Mercer, Kaila Kristie
012226
Mercier Chartrand, Melanie 012511
Mertol, Ferhat
012374
Metersky, Alexandr
012494
Mihailescu, Laura
012285
Mills, Jacklyn
012228
Mills, Laura Lynn
012303
Mireault, Kristen
012062
Misyura, Iryna
012255
Mohan, Anitra
012520
Mokhtari-Yazdi, Mahin
012452
Molina, Esmeralda
012375
Monger, Erin Elizabeth
012231
Moran, Alana
012430
Morehouse, Kathryn Janet 012451
Morris, Cheryl
000150
Morris, Laura
012272
Mu, Guizhen (Grace)
012446
Mucaj, Brunilda
012212
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Mulkern, Heather Elizabeth
Mundy, Brenda Louise
Munoz, Agnes
Munro, Erin Elizabeth
Munroe, Chantel Mellisa
Murphy, Chelsea Edith
Mwanga, Josiane
Neill, Megan
Neilson, Erin
Nelmes, Karen Susan
Nevzorov, Serguei
Nguyen, Lien
Nguyen, Truyen
Nicholson,Tabatha Sarah Ann
Nicol, Sarah
Nielsen, Natalie
Nightingale, Stephanie
Nikbakht, Elaheh
Noguchi, Momoko
North, Robin Noelle
Nouri, Tanya Diana
Nukasha, Reem
O'Brien, Aereal Sherrae
O'Brien, Fran
O'Connell, Laura
Ogaick, Casandra Ann
Ogle, Crystal Lynn
Orlovic, Ivana
Osypchuck, Mariah Eileen
Paci, Meredith Talarczyk
Pangalilingan, Joel Teodoro
Parasram, Vashti
Pare, Isabelle
Parisien-Tremblay, Genevieve
Patel, Meghna
Patil, Varada
Payetta, Karen
Pearson, Tessa
Penny, Lindsey Marie
Perez, Jeanette
Perez, Marie Antonette R
Perras, Shayla
Perry, Monica Lillianne
Persaud, Surujnie Kamalwattie
Petro, Aferdita
Phen, Jessica
Pieniazek, Magdalena
Pilon, Laura Joyce
Pinke, Laura
Pintao, Mellissa
Platt, Samantha
Pogoda, Lisa Marie
Polishchuk, Olena
Popieniuk, Monica
Portman, Heather
Poulin, Julie
Prata, Ashley
Probert, Nicole
Prohaska, Sarah Lee
Projic, Melanie
Provencher, Karine
Pruden, Crystal
Purslow, Laura Ashley
Qasam, Saira Fatima
Quenneville, Stacey
Quinn, Tiffany
Quintal de Andrade, Amanda
Rajani, Sarah
Rajsic, Mirjana
Read, Meaghan Laura Kathleen
Rebuquiao, Janna Kathleen
Reed, Jacqueline
Reyhanian, Zahra
Reynolds, Elyse Chantelle Marie
Rice, Michelle
Richard, Cindy Diane
Richards, Deborah Colleen
Riseborough, Nicole
Rizavas, Maria
Roberts, Brittani
012275
012193
012585
012342
009938
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012024
012190
Robertshaw, Heather Marie
Roch, Jessica Marie
Roeder, Christa
Roefs, Nicole Marie
Rogozinski, Nicole G
Rose, Jody Marie
Rosenthal, Tali
Rosta, Faria
Roth, Jill
Rowell, Mary Catherine
Rozhko, Lyudmyla
Rygielski, Kate
Sadik, Iriny
Sallie, Erin Christine
Samra, Satpal
Sanchez, Janet Jean
Sanchezova, Dayisel
Sandhu, Ameet
Santos, Leonid
Schmidt, Kristina
Scholtens, Kelly Amber
Schooley, Alexis Rhea
Schopf, Kelly Jean
Sczepanski, Sarah Ashley
Seguin, Kirby Ann
Sema, Valbona
Semenova, Elena
Sennuck, Stephanie
Seymour, Donna
Shafik, Tara
Shams, Rebecca Lynn
Shefer, Anna
Sheikh, Madeeha Zahid
Sheppard, Ada K
Shore, Lisa Denise
Sidhu, Kuldeep
Sidhu, Satwant Kaur
Siegfried, Joseph
Silva, Janet Marie
Silva, Sandy Nunes
Simmins, Fiona
Simmons, Amantha Jane
Simpson, Vicki
Singh, Reety
Singleton, Katie-Anne
Smedley, Krystal Amber Nicole
Smith, Heather
Smith, Louise Rose
Smyth, Sandra Lynn
Smyth, Susan Patricia
Soucy, Christine Danielle
Soveaux, Amanda
Spadafora, Saveria
Sparavalo, Lepa
Sparling, Brittany
Spehar, Kristine
St. Germain, Jackie
Starke, Coby
Stepniak, Jill Ann
Stevens, Codie Veta
Stewart, Renee Cynthia
Stewart, Stephanie Lee
Stokes, Laura Ann
Stonehouse, Valerie
Stooshnoff, Tiffany Ritalee
Stromme, Elise Michelle
Stuart, Kristy
Suarez, Samantha
Sullivan, Tracy
Supleo, Jill
Sutherland, Tammy Lee
Tabernilla, Lani
Tapia, Gabriela
Tavares, Tracey
Taylor, Brandi Leigh
Taylor, Jennifer Lynn
Taylor, Leigh Morgan
Taylor, Mandi
Teodoro, Ivanhoe
Tessier, Natalie
012110
012356
012307
012547
012084
008489
012168
012079
012270
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012069
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012180
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012040
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012111
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012561
012440
012256
012537
012298
012277
009374
012174
012158
012224
012172
012113
Testani, Nicole Marie Da Silva
Thaci, Dorina
Themelis, Katrina Anne
Theoret, Christine Mollie
Theoret, Jennifer
Thistel, Kristin Marie
Thivaharan, Susy
Thode, Tia Alicia
Thomas, Anja
Thompson, Amanda
Thompson, Andrea Glenna
Thornton, Jill
Tian, Fengwen
Tiggelaar, Shannon Christine
Tombor, Timea
Tomini, Justine
Tooke, Kimberly M
Topping, Shannon Dawn
Toth, Katie
Tran, Sherry
Tran, Tracy
Tremblay, Christine
Trentalance, Inessa
Tripp, Jessica Anne Evelyn
Tromboukis, Dorothy
Truchon, Nancy
Tupaz, Sandy
Urszulan, Anita Christine
Vachon, Melanie Line
Vaillant, Erin Grace
Valdron, Stacy-Ann Doddie
Valentine Griffith, Althea
Van Damme, Mandy
Vanamburg, Susan Lori
Vandenbogaard, Julie Anne
Vanderheyden, Elisha
Vasandani, Ruel Jude
Velichkova, Vesela
Veljovic, Natasa
Vescio, Marlee
Violette, Stephanie Helene
Virani, Nailiz
Vollett, Emily
Voytsekhovska, Natalya
Wagner, Jennifer Anne
Walker, Megan Stephanie
Walker, Stacey Lee Mazie
Wall, Kelsey Rachelle
Wallace, Lisa Michelle
Walsh, Amber
Walter, Courtney
Wang, Betty Bei
Wani, Samina
Warha, Kirandeep
Webb, Richelle
Weisz, Sandra Diane
Westendorp, Mandi
Whiffing, Dana Christine
Wice, Serena
Wiebe, Kortny Marie
Williamson, Debbie Elaine
Wilson, Allissa
Wilson, Kerri Lynn
Wong, Carol Ching Ho
Wong, Fiona
Wong, Sharon
Wood, Rebecca Nicole
Woods, Lindsay
Yang, Xiao Xin
Yeung, Ka Lui Karen
Yuan, Hui Qian
Zaidel, Romy Gabrielle
Zeljkovic, Danielle
Zeng, Ping
Zhang, Shao Ying
Zhang, Ying
Zhou, Hong Ying
Zukowska, Ewa
Zylstra, Kristyn Ellen Michelle
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MILESTONES NOVEMBER 2008
15
REGISTRANTS
Authorized for Self-Initiation – June 14, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Abreu, Elli-Jean
Adiwinata, Suzana
Agostinelli, Debbie
Agur, Tiina May
Alyea, Lucy Anne
Anderson, Karen Lynn
Arkinson, Pamela-Jane
Aube, Michelle Chantal
Bafaro, Susan
Baganha, Giselle
Baird, Carri Lynn
Balestra, Fadwa
Barron, Diane Lisa
Basta, Angela
Battisti, Vanessa
Baumann, Melissa
Beattie, Gail Barbara
Beckford-Nickie, Leonie Evadney
Bedour, Pamela Dawn
Bel, Susan Frances
Belanger, Joanne Madeleine
Benavides, Sylvia
Betsis, Diana
Bettencourt, Michael
Bhasin, Nalini
Bird-Bright, Andrea Marie
Birks, NataLee
Blondin, Heather E
Bolduc, Stefanie Lynne
Bradwin, Jennifer
Breedon, Tyna Mary
Brennan, Mary Claire
Brooks-Matwichuk, Natalie Jane
Brown, Christie Ann
Brown, Stacy Lyn
Burdon, Denise Ann
Burnes, Kelly Ann
Cammarata, Franca
Cancelli, Cheryl
Capaldi, Alissia Magdalena
Cardinal, Denis
Cassidy, Julie Lynn
Castano, Michelle Catherine
Castrucci, Lisa
Charbonneau, Lucy
Charbonneau-Kane, Jennifer Lynn
Chateauvert, Kim
Chatsikiriakos, Kathy
Chenier, Carole Ruth
Chiu, Christina
Choi, Ja-Yung
Chornous, Leigh-Ann
Chow, Jenny Jing Yee
Cohen, Debra
Colasanti, Anna
Cook, Patricia Anne
Corning-Hamilton, Deborah Anne
Correa, Cheryl
Corrigan, Marilyn Joan
Costello, Beatrice
Coyne, Tracy
Crocker, Diana
Cyr, Mary Catherine
D'Ambrosio, Mary Victoria
Dandoy, Bernadeth
Danforth, Colleen Marie
D'Ascenzo, Laura Marie
008597
007417
008741
001672
003639
002392
001184
005611
003224
010163
008957
008642
006479
006794
007345
008165
005193
007370
002337
001859
002558
003668
010546
004764
006633
009698
010380
001382
008841
008924
009800
004213
008188
006413
006685
004504
009702
007480
001003
008351
006931
010169
007416
008184
007690
006288
006627
003940
003820
010520
007257
007100
010839
006482
003670
001640
002762
009581
001917
001802
005255
007309
004142
002952
010177
003589
009928
DavarPanah, Nooshin
De Nure, Leslie Joan
DeBernardi, Jennifer Joan
DeBruyn, Katherine E
Dekoulos, Stavroula Sophia
DeMeyer-Czuczman, Maureen
Dempsey, Valerie Lynn
Desjardins, Claude A
Desjardins, Terry Ann
DeVos, Cathy Lynn
DiGiandomenico, Abby
Disera, Cathy Anne
Dolan, Mary
Doneff, Andrea Nicole
Dow, Nadia
Drosi, Linda Marie
Drudge, Margaret Sophia
Ducusin, Rowena
Dumont, Alison
Dusto, Alison Jane
Elmaleh, Honey Lynda
Evagelacopoulos, Catherine Elisabeth
Evans-Perras, Nancy E
Facto, Dian
Farina Reid, Mary
Farnsworth, Denise Lorraine
Farrell, Jennifer Christine
Fawcett, Heather Ann
Fazekas, Valerie
Ferguson, Kelly Jane
Finan, Renee
Foeller, Stephanie Jane
Fortney, Craig David
Fox, Jacqueline M
French, Tammy Lynn
Frisch, Lisa
Frosina, Carolyn J
Fruitman, Janet
Gagnon, Angela Jean Marie
Galarneau, Patricia Lynne
Galati, Franca
Garant, Brenda Lee C
Garas, Nora
Gent, Leesa
Gerges, Reham
Germain, Margaret Adrienne
Ghesquiere, Deana Lynn
Giudice, Maryanne
Gleeson, Sharon A
Gogo, Judy Anne
Goldhar, Marilyn Susan
Goldmacher, Pearl Ann
Goldstein, Gail Suzzanne
Golightly, Pauline
Gorelle, Jacqueline M
Goshovskiy, Vasyl
Goulbourne, Katie
Greco, Maria
Greene, Christine Audrey
Haigh, Monika L
Hammond, Angela
Hardy, Valerie Joan
Haroutunian, Anet
Heatley, Heather Marie
Hesketh, Romaine N
Hicks, Sarah Louise
Hicks, Tracy Dale
006515
002763
009740
007148
007059
002260
003495
006427
000858
006025
010147
001621
003542
006441
010067
004042
002617
010030
007881
003054
000980
007552
001460
002599
007310
005263
005262
005094
008929
007086
009375
004512
006915
007500
003479
007411
000990
000654
008575
001877
006408
003617
009256
010252
008073
008935
007888
006876
007735
007042
001610
001599
003360
005354
001361
010269
009058
003453
009704
007945
003494
002814
007850
004109
001693
007402
003442
Hill, Teresa L
Hill, Tracy Ann
Hilliker, Pamela Mary
Hinch-Wight, Marilou
Holden, Teresa Margaret
Holmes, Renee R
Hoover, Krista Lynn
Horricks, Debra Lynn
Howie, Kelli-Lee Anne
Howie, Susan
Hundal, Mandeep
Hunter, Jill Anita
Hurtubise, Sylvie
Ibeas, Catherine Jean
Ideias, Patricia Lee
Iorio, Laura Lee
Ireland, Liane Cecile
Jelinek, Michaela
Jones, Sheryl Arlene
Kanani, Karima
Katsman, Elina
Katzman-Little, Jodie
Kaufman, Mary Jane
Keir, Jane Ellen
Keith, Jeanette
Kellett, Jennifer Lisa
Kelly, Lisa Marie
Kiely, Karen Gloria
Kinsman-Ludlow, Carolyn I
Kirk, Kelly Elizabeth
Kisel, Kimberly Phyllis
Kollmann, Tracy Lynn
Kong, May
Kotsopoulos, Christine Maria
Kowal, Melanie Leslie
Krasowski, Shana
Kummel, Sarah Eve-Lynn
Lacasse, Claudette
Lacroix, Lucie Bernadette
Lafrance, Lyne
Lalonde, Christine
Lamarche, Anne
Lasci, Lisa Marie
Lauzon, Deborah Ann
Lawrence, Elaine
Lee, Sandra Jane
Leroux, Cynthia
Lesperance, Lisa Anne
Liberman, Gwen Lyn
Linke, Jamie-Lynn
Lloyd, Jason Christopher
Long, Tanisha Chantelle
Lumb, Cathey-Anne
Mach, Mary Susan
MacKinnon, Marlene Beth
MacNeil, Sharnie Renee
Manalo, Dulce
Marchuk, Charlene
Marchuk, Debbie Lynn
Marietti, Jasmine Tammy
Marshall, Meghan Kara Gunter
Marshall, Susan
Masci, Angie
May, Stephen Robert
McAdam, Karen Marie
McCormack, Karen Elizabeth
McGill-Edwards, Beryl Evadney
008223
005044
004725
003759
004400
007502
008075
000823
004717
005918
007134
005341
006400
009945
008384
003378
002137
009669
003409
004915
003001
005316
001379
003191
001108
009282
001658
001479
002206
003052
003343
006880
010352
004817
005900
010601
010340
006426
004376
005237
002276
005470
005123
006391
000586
001043
008819
003565
003702
010365
006556
008898
001661
004008
003673
005882
008701
006225
005865
004030
008255
001178
008096
007558
008007
007382
004781
McGrath, Tracy
McIndoe, Lila
McKeown, Leslie Ann
McPherson, Valerie Lynn
McQueen, Cynthia Barbara
Milanis, Lenna Christine
Mitha, Shamsah M
Moir, Mary Christine
Morgan, Shelley-Ann Michelle
Morgan Schubert,Tammy Kim
Morin, Tracy Lynn
Morozuk, Mellissa Rebecca
Morrison, Maryann
Morrison, Sarah
Mullen, Nancy Marie
Narodowska, Alexandra Dorota
Neault, Kimberlee M
Newell, Diane
Nguyen, Ngan
Nichol, Monika Erika
Nitsopoulos,Alexandra Tany
Nowak, Iwona
O'Donnell, Francine
Orschel, Nancy Lynne
Paeglis, Diana Ingrida
Pagel, Brian Eric
Pagel, Phillip Ashly
Painter-Getty, Shelley Jean
Panagakos, Petroula Petty
Pancer-Nagel, Marla A
Papoutsidis, Stephanie
Partridge, Lee Ann
Pasivirta, Diane Lynn
Passaro, Piera Sabrina
Paz, Kim Emerson
Peachman Faust,Tonia Carolynne
Peazel McCavery, Joanne Marie
Picone, Carmelinda
Pilon, Natalie Marie
Pinto, Catherine Rina
Pizans, Gina Marie
Plaskos, Michelle
Poliziani, Esther Maria
Potter, Jacqueline A
Powell, Sindy Kay
Prokopchuk, Valerie-Joan
Psihopedas, Connie
Pullin, Giavanna
Pyrek, Katarzyna
Qaqish, Kathleen
Raiche, Diane
Ranger-Fernandes, M L Sylvie
Reiser, Katarzyna Joanna
Renshaw, Judie
Repas, Tracy Lee
Richard, Andrea Marie
Riddell, Sarah
Riemer, Anita Louise
Rife, Dianne Michele
Rodriguez, Ana Maria
Rolling, Angela Josina
Romano, Giuseppa
Rose, Nancy Irene
Roy, Stacey Joy
Rusich, T Catriona
Russell, Lauren Joy
Saunders, Karen Marie
008542
001722
006299
005085
003951
003746
003912
002189
010329
002422
008673
008710
009044
010324
004023
008610
003466
003467
009298
008835
006995
010189
004875
001006
003844
007195
007196
005541
008998
004161
008639
008538
009967
010256
010212
007607
008381
005301
006428
001077
004290
008173
005972
003541
006209
004499
010089
002508
009582
006178
002747
004879
009583
003882
005841
007737
009415
005832
004944
002828
002582
005007
004025
008056
009964
010345
005246
16
MILESTONES NOVEMBER 2008
STATUS UPDATE
Authorized for Self-Initiation – June 14, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Schultz, Diane Hope
Schwartzentruber, Delores H
Seagal, Faina
Semren, Teresa
Seymour, Helene Lise
Shams, Rebecca Lynn
Shantora, Helen
Shapiro, Clare Elizabeth
Shum, Mona
Siason, Alfonso
Sidley, Karin Patricia
Song, Joanne
Speciale, Cathy
002659
002414
010462
006705
002452
012381
005657
004110
004098
004837
009543
005844
006651
Stancu, Elena
Stefanyk, Susan Lilian
Stergerics, Cornelia
Stoneham, Mary Jill
Stormont-Dawes, Patricia Lee-Anne
Taylor, Deby
ten Den, Tara
Tessmer, Jayne Marie
Tiberio, Deborah Ann
Tieu, Carol Lynn
Torado, Reinalyn
Tourond, Misty
Toussiani, Simin S
010260
003012
004908
004471
008671
006193
005769
004167
004926
008022
010131
009229
009588
Tricarico, Rose Christine
Trott, Debbie
Tryon, Susan Ann
Tunnoch, Crystal Leann
Unan, Barbara
Van Dyke, Susan Margaret
Varghese, Hema
Vasko, Dana Michelle
Vezina, Debra L
Vigliotta, Vittoria
Walker, Laurie Ann
Watson, Diane Elizabeth
Webber, Carolyn
002899
002644
003829
009680
010113
009215
007943
005306
005801
008855
008020
004921
005100
Wharram, Ida Michelle Mary
Whitelaw, Heather Blair
Wile, Tracy Lynn
Williams, Elaine C
Williams, Maria Rita
Wood, Deloris Lilian
Wood, Rina
Yee, Lillian
Yeomans, Mary-Ellen
Yungblut, Jean Ellen
Zagrodnik, Anne
006394
001347
005288
008765
005062
003518
003778
004599
005775
001072
003866
Suspended/Revoked/Resigned Registrants
In accordance with section 24 of the Regulated Health Professions Act (Code), the following registrants have been suspended/revoked for nonpayment of the annual renewal fee. These registrants were forwarded notice of the intention to suspend and provided with two months in which
to pay the fee. If a registrant who has been suspended for non-payment does not reinstate her/his certificate of registration, that certificate is
deemed to be revoked two years after the failure to pay the annual fee. Some registrants choose to resign from the College at renewal time.
Resignations – June 14, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Baker, Sandra Lynn
Brent, Terri Barbara
007441
004138
Hirtz, Leisa Cavell
Moreira, Stacie Anne
004197
012254
Pedwell, Gail Lynne
003816
Vaillancourt,Angele Marie T 002519
Name
Reg ID
Vezina, Lucie
005550
Reinstated – June 14, 2008 to October 30, 2008
Name
Reg ID
Hazell, Fay
010869
Irwin, Amanda Margaret 010282
Jenner, Melissa May
007656
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Name
Reg ID
Kerr, Elizabeth Anne
Lopez, Monica Isabel
004262
007554
Mwanga, Josiane
North, Robin Noelle
011446
008824
Parasram, Vashti
Smyth, Sandra Lynn
011070
006865
MILESTONES NOVEMBER 2008
17
APOLOGIES
During a review of the professional portfolios submitted to the CDHO in 2008, it was discovered that sections of
two portfolios were almost identical. Subsequent to an on-site visit, it was further discovered that what was
described in the professional portfolio was not an accurate description of the registrants’ dental hygiene practice.
Therefore, this matter was referred to the Executive Committee for consideration. In light of Undertakings signed
by both registrants, in which they agreed to submit a written apology to be printed in Milestones, the
Committee determined that no further action be taken.
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18
MILESTONES NOVEMBER 2008
I would lik
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false and m sincerely apologize
for making
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atements c
dental hyg
oncerning
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m
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professiona
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promise no
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nd
v
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future.
again in th
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My sincere
st apologie
s,
Parvinder
Bains, Bra
mpton, On
tario
COUNCIL’S CORNER
COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS,
October 17, 2008
Cathie Mazal-Kuula, stated in her opening remarks that this was her
final meeting as President. Please see the President’s Message, elsewhere in this issue, for the complete text of her remarks.
During the Administrative report, the Registrar stated that the registration
statistics as of October 1, 2008 were as follows:
General Certificate of Registration
Inactive
Specialty
for a total of
9,274
598
473
10,345
2002 registrants are authorized to self-initiate
as of October 16, 2008.
Elections for Districts No. 2, 3 and 7 will be held on November 21,
2008. There will also be an election for the Academic Members.
The President noted during the Executive Committee report that the
proposed Conflict of Interest Regulation was being reviewed again
in light of comments received during the consultation phase.
She also discussed the collaborative pilot project that occurred with
the College of Opticians of Ontario (COO) and the York Regional
School Board (YRSB). Council Members indicated their support for
the project and the fact that the CDHO was working with another
College on such a positive endeavour. The 2009 Budget was approved
and Lucy Pavao from Toronto was appointed as the Non-Council
Member for the Patient Relations and Complaints Committees.
The Chair of the Registration Committee reported that they are
investigating the possibility of offering an on-line jurisprudence
course in 2009. Clinical evaluation results for August 2008 were
discussed and it was noted that the results are posted on the CDHO
website. A Panel of the Registration Committee heard three appeals
resulting from the August session. All three appeals were dismissed.
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) has
assured the CDHO that no new dental hygiene programs will be
authorized in the province until the current situation has been rectified.
Proposed amendments to the Registration Regulation were
approved for circulation and comment to stakeholders.
As a result of the enactment of the Health System Improvements
Act, 2007 on June 4, 2009 the CDHO has had to amend its bylaws
to accommodate the changes. Council approved Bylaw No. 4 as
drafted by the Regulations & Bylaws Committee for circulation and
comment to registrants and stakeholders.
The Complaints Committee reported that they had completed their
investigation into one complaint and had appointed an investigator
into another complaint. The Discipline Committee reported that
there was a hearing scheduled for the end of November 2008.
The Patient Relations Committee indicated that they had been
focused on developing an evaluation mechanism for their programs
with Dina Franchi, an evaluation expert, who spoke to Council in the
afternoon on the topic “So You Want to Evaluate a Program?”
The Executive Committee also reported that they had completed
their investigation into seven cases. One case was referred to the
Discipline Committee. In the other cases, the registrants signed
Undertakings. In two of these cases the registrants provided letters
of apology which are published elsewhere in this edition of Milestones.
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The next meeting of Council is scheduled for January 30, 2009.
The location is yet to be determined. All are welcome to attend.
For further information please contact Jane Cain at 416-961-6234
or outside the Toronto area at 1-800-268-2346 ext. 226 or e-mail
[email protected].
COUNCIL MEETING
DATES
2009 Council Meeting Dates:
January 30, 2009
May 29, 2009
October 30, 2009
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The Patient Relations Committee would like to
remind all registrants:
• To wear their name pin – full name is required
• To identify themselves as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• To reread the Professional Misconduct
Regulations within the Dental Hygiene Act
http://www.search.e-laws.gov.on.ca/en/search/
REMINDER
All requests for a duplicate certificate of
registration, tax receipt or a certificate of
professional conduct (letter of good standing)
must be in writing to the attention of
Heather Boucher.
Requests can be faxed to 416-961-6028;
e-mailed to [email protected] or
mailed to 69 Bloor Street East, Suite
300, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A9.
For Your Informa
tion
The Self-Initiation co
urse for dental
hygienists is availa
ble online at the
CDHA website. For
more information or
to register, please vi
sit the CDHA websit
e
at www.cdha.ca. Di
rect all phone
enquiries to the CD
HA at 1-800-267-52
35.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR REGISTRATION
NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE
The registrant is responsible for notifying the College of an address or name change within seven (7) days of that change.
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