College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario

The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is the regulatory body for over 14,000 Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) in the province. The CDHO exists to protect the public’s right to safe, competent care and does this by:

• Setting the requirements to become an RDH.
• Developing standards and guidelines for practice.
• Ensuring that RDHs keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date through a Quality Assurance Program.
• Receiving and investigating complaints from the public about RDHs.

CDHO Bursary for Indigenous Students in Dental Hygiene Programs

This bursary will be distributed to Indigenous students enrolled in an accredited Dental Hygiene program at an Ontario post-secondary institution. The bursary will be awarded in accordance with requested financial assistance and is designed to assist with covering a student’s total educational costs (e.g., enrollment fees, textbooks, residence) as they progress through the program.  The CDHO will also cover the cost for graduates to write the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination, a requirement for becoming a RDH in Ontario.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Dental Hygiene
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Any