Rdhap Comprehensive Exam Questions And Correct Answers Complete Study Sheet

RDHAP COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY SHEET

●● Name 3 Professional Organizations
Answer: 1)ODHA - Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association
2)CDHA - Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association
3) IFDH - International Federation of Dental Hygienists


●● Difference between Occupation and Profession
Answer: Occupation - no background education
Profession - specialized training in a specific field


●● what are the 2 Authorized acts given to DHs in Ontario?
Answer: 1) Scaling teeth and root planning including curetting
surrounding tissues.
2) Orthodontic and restorative procedures


●● CDHO is?
Answer: College of Dental Hygienist of Ontario


●● The practice of dh in ON is regulated under the..

, Answer: Dental Hygiene Act 1991


●● What is a regulatory body? Give example
Answer: Regulatory body protects the interest of the public.
determines education, quality assurance registration of members is
MANDATORY
ex. CDHO - College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario


●● What is an Association? Give example
Answer: offers continuing ed, is responsible for their members,
membership is voluntary
ex. CDHA - Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
ODHA - Ontario Dental Hygienests Association


●● What are 4 Dental Colleges?
Answer: 1) dentistry
2) DH
3)Denturists
4)Dental Technologist


●● What is the RHPA? and why does it benefit the public?
Answer: Regulated Health Professions act (1991)
Protects the public from harm