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Dental Hygienists Legislative and Regulative Resources
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The following documents give a detailed description of how dental hygienists are regulated in Nova Scotia and provide expectations of professional conduct
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RDHs in Nova Scotia are governed by the Dental Hygienists Act. The CDHNS regulates the profession of dental hygiene in the province through the registration, licensing and disciplinary processes established pursuant to the Act and the regulations, as well as establishing, maintaining and developing standards of practice, ethics, standards for the education, knowledge, qualifications, professional responsibility and competence of its members.
This document includes the rules and regulations relating to collaborative and comprehensive care of patients in Nova Scotia. It describes the regulations and responsibilities all HCPs within the province must follow.
This document outlines the code of ethics Canadian dental hygienists follow in their daily practice.
This document outlines the standards of practice Canadian dental hygienists must adhere to in practicing dental hygiene.
Nova Scotia Health Care
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The following are useful resources for access to health care in Nova Scotia
This site provides information about programs and services that protect and promote health, and treat illness for Nova Scotians and their families.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province.
This site provides Nova Scotians with information about oral health and prominent dental figures in our communities. It also serves as a hub for dental professionals for continuing education and job networking.
This site provides details about the Non-insured health benefit program for qualifying First Nations people.
Nova Scotia Oral Health Information
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The following are useful resources for Nova Scotians about oral health, access to publicly funded dental care and community initiatives.
This site provides basic FAQ information about the Children's Oral Health Program in Nova Scotia.
This site provides a brief description of the importance for fluoride exposure and how the programs run.
This site provides basic information about Income Assistance emergency dental care .