Standards of Practice
1 – Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental treatment:
For the latest information on the requirement for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment, please refer to the following organizations:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Canadian Dental Association Position statement links:
http://www.cda-adc.ca/_files/position_statements/infectiousEndocarditis.pdf
http://www.cda-adc.ca/_files/position_statements/totalJointReplacement.pdf
http://www.cda-adc.ca/_files/position_statements/totalJointQA.pdf
2 – Entry to Practice National Competencies and Standards for Canadian Dental Hygienists:
3 – Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act (PHIPAA) and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
The Government of NB and the Government of Canada have established standards in relations with the protection of personal health records of clients. The NB College of Dental Hygienists recommends that dental hygienists abide by the recommendation included in the PHIPAA and the PIPEDA concerning personal health information of their clients. For more information on these Act, please refer to the following links:
http://www.gnb.ca/0051/acts/
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/P-8.6.pdf
4 – In September 2013, the NB College of Dental Hygienists developed the following document to guide dental hygienists who are contemplating offering dental hygiene services beyond the traditional dental cabinet or establishing an independent practice.
5 – Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines (August 2014)
Effective June 2026- New Infection Prevention and Control Standards.
