CDHO (College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario) Council rescinds Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate
On September 22, 2023, CDHO’s Council rescinded the Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate Profession-Specific Acts, effective immediately. Since 2007, Registered Dental Hygienists who wished to self-initiate the controlled act of scaling and root planing needed to apply for authorization from CDHO. This will no longer be the case.
RDHs can perform the controlled act of scaling and root planing on their own initiative without needing to be authorized by CDHO. However, the requirement that none of the contraindications listed in the Contraindications Regulation are identified before or during the dental hygiene treatment continues. Clearance from a physician or dentist is required if any contraindications are present or if there is any doubt as to the accuracy of the client’s medical or oral history.
For your reference:
https://cdho.org/cdho-council-rescinds-standard-for-authorization/
CDHO Council rescinds Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate
The CDHO Registrants’ Handbook is intended to be a practical resource for dental hygienists practising in the province of Ontario.
https://cdho.org/cdho-resources/registrants-handbook/?sfvrsn=411
A unique identification number provided by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), identifies you as the dental hygiene provider if you submit oral health claims to the insurance carriers.
What is a Unique Identification Number (UIN)?
A unique identification number (UIN), provided by CDHA, identifies you as the dental hygiene provider if you submit oral health claims to the insurance carriers. Only you can use your UIN. It is not transferrable. The CDHA UIN consists of 9 unique numbers, starting with “202,” that identify you to the insurance carriers. The CDHA roster of members' UINs must be current and accurate and renewed each year with your IPN membership renewal
Do I need a UIN?
If you will be submitting claims to insurance companies for payment, either by you as the provider or on behalf of your client, you will need a CDHA UIN, also known as a provider number. This identifies you as an eligible health care provider to insurance companies. Your UIN is unique to you as a provider and should not be shared with other health care providers.
What do I need to qualify for a UIN?