Question 1

Why choose an independent clinic like Village Dental Hygiene?

Accepted Answer

You have the right to choose your dental hygienist and dentist separately. You are not limited to the dental staff at your dentist’s office to provide your oral health care. You may choose any Registered dental hygienist to perform your teeth cleaning just the same as you may choose a specific dentist to fill your cavities.

Village Dental Hygiene follows a suggested fee guide set out by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) which is typically 10%-30% less than the fee guide cost of a general dentist's office. That's right, you can have the same oral health care services done for a fraction of the price!

Question 2

What is a Registered Dental Hygienist?

Accepted Answer

A Registered Dental Hygienist has many roles in the dental community, from scaling and polishing teeth to applying fluoride, desensitizing and placing pit and fissure sealants, educating patients on oral hygiene instruction, dietary recommendations and overall health. 
 
Village Dental Hygiene is at the front line of care and can provide extra oral assessments, periodontal assessments and oral cancer screenings (which are included at each hygiene appointment). 
 
We will evaluate your oral health and provide recommendations for areas of improvement and monitor your progress in an attempt to achieve overall health. We work collaboratively with you, your dentist and other health care providers to ensure you are receiving proper care.

Question 3

Is Village Dental Hygiene an independent practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Since 2007, Registered Dental Hygienists have been able to practice independently from dentists. This means we can open and run clinics that provide only dental hygiene services.

Question 4

What are the educational requirements for Independent Dental Hygienists?

Accepted Answer

To practice in Ontario, a Dental Hygienist must complete a recognized dental hygiene program, pass the National Board exams and be registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario. Dental Hygienists operating their own Dental Hygiene practice must also apply for and receive special authorization from the CDHO. Dental Hygienists are also required to meet ongoing quality assurance requirements including continuing education courses every year. ​

Question 5

Is there a professional body that regulates Dental Hygienists?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! In Ontario, dental hygienists are registered by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO), which ensures competent, safe and ethical dental hygiene care for the public. ​

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