We’ll Put A Smile On Your Face!

Dental Hygiene Practitioners of Ontario (DHPO) is a booming professional organization dedicated to advancing oral care accessibility, choice, professionalism and quality of care. As primary front-line oral health professionals, our members are committed to caring for your needs and upholding recognized standards in clinical practice and professionalism.

DHPO will help you locate a dental practitioner that is right for you and your family. Our members are passionate about their professionalism, about keeping you abreast on the latest dental care options, and about advocating policy issues that affect your life. DHPO members provide personalized oral health care conveniently at practices, within clinics or in the comfort of your own home.

Receive the care and guidance you need to project a healthy smile for many years to come. Search our provider directory today!

Your Dental Hygienist

Ontario is home to over 12,000 registered dental hygienists. Self-initiated dental hygienists are trained and skilled in delivering client-centered oral health care services. As business owners, they care about your satisfaction and in ensuring you acquire the best care possible. Why not consider and independent practitioner when choosing among the many options at your disposal?

As your first line of care, his or her main priority is you oral health. He or she will consult with you to understand your history and any concerns you might have while ensuring your individual needs are met. You hygienist can provide for you a full range of professional services including stain and calculus removal and cavity prevention therapies. They can also provide guidance and education as well as information on topics that are important to you like caries, oral bacteria, fluoride treatments, plaque, whitening, mouth guards, perio disease, and oral cancer screening.

Independent dental hygienist provide preventative oral health care conveniently at practices and clinics outside of dental office settings as well as mobile care at the patient’s home, through storefronts, and wellness centres. While doing so, they must uphold all standards of public safety for preventative oral health care treatment in accordance with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) regulations.

DHPO members have made the choice to align their business with an organization committed to promoting distinguished professional standards. Search our comprehensive directory and find a DHPO dental hygienist tha is right for you today!