The CRDHA is now operating as the ACDH. Some documents may still contain the CRDHA name and logo.
The CRDHA is now operating as the ACDH. Some documents may still contain the CRDHA name and logo.
It is the responsibility of all Alberta registered dental hygienists to comply with ACDH's Standards of Practice. This includes the Practice Standards (2019) and all specific Standards of Practice listed below. Dental hygienists must apply these Standards of Practice in their practice of dental hygiene, regardless of practice setting or area of responsibility.
In 2022, the College revised and developed new Standards of Practice with consultation from registered dental hygienists and the public. These new Standards of Practice went out to the Government of Alberta for consultation in early 2023.
Standards of Practice for Administration of Local Anaesthesia
Practice Guidelines are dynamic and intended to reflect current best practice in relation to specific areas of dental hygiene care. In some cases, Practice Guidelines have the same force and effect as Standards of Practice and must be complied with. Guidelines that use terminology such as “must” or similar wording mean that compliance with a Practice Guideline is mandatory.
Professional Boundaries for Dental Hygienists in Alberta Guideline
Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct of Clients Guideline
Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Conscious Sedation Guidelines
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidelines have been developed as a collaboration between the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists, the College of Alberta Dental Assistants, the College of Alberta Denturists, and the College of Dental Technicians of Alberta and have been approved by the Councils of all four Colleges. The IPC Guidelines went into effect June 1, 2022. Registrants of all the involved colleges are expected to understand and adhere to the guidelines.