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Proposed Amendments to Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) sought input from dental hygienists, stakeholders, and the public regarding the proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations. The proposed regulations aim to move the regulation of the dental hygienist profession from the Dental Auxiliaries Act to the Health and Social Services Professions Act, the “umbrella” Act that intends to support a comprehensive and consistent framework for the regulation of all health and social services professionals in the NWT. This approach will foster improved access to dental services and aligns us with national standards, while also broadening the scope of practice for dental hygienists.
Key changes proposed to the regulatory framework for dental hygienists included:
Removal of the dentist supervision requirement
A general and expanded scope category for registration
A less restrictive general scope of practice
Have Your Say
Dental hygienists, stakeholders, and the public were invited to provide feedback between September 12, 2024 and October 14, 2024.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) sought input from dental hygienists, stakeholders, and the public regarding the proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations. The proposed regulations aim to move the regulation of the dental hygienist profession from the Dental Auxiliaries Act to the Health and Social Services Professions Act, the “umbrella” Act that intends to support a comprehensive and consistent framework for the regulation of all health and social services professionals in the NWT. This approach will foster improved access to dental services and aligns us with national standards, while also broadening the scope of practice for dental hygienists.
Key changes proposed to the regulatory framework for dental hygienists included:
Removal of the dentist supervision requirement
A general and expanded scope category for registration
A less restrictive general scope of practice
Have Your Say
Dental hygienists, stakeholders, and the public were invited to provide feedback between September 12, 2024 and October 14, 2024.
