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While starting a career in cosmetic teeth whitening is often both rewarding and lucrative, this may not be an option for existing dental professionals.
Dental professionals, such as hygienists and assistants, in Canada are generally not permitted to perform teeth whitening services outside of a dental clinic while they are actively licensed (or are not self-governing). This means that if you are a dental professional in Canada and you want to offer teeth whitening services, you must do so within the confines of a dental clinic.
There may be some exceptions to this rule, depending on the specific regulations in your province or territory. For example, some jurisdictions may allow dental professionals to perform teeth whitening services at trade shows or other events, as long as certain conditions are met. Some jurisdictions also allow hygienists a much larger scope of flexibility and freedom where they can even open their own clinics with specific hygienic services!.
It’s important for dental professionals in Canada (and the United States) to double-check with their licensing or governing board to ensure they are permitted to perform services outside of a dental clinic. Failing to do so could result in disciplinary action, such as fines or loss of license.
While the rules and regulations surrounding teeth whitening may vary by jurisdiction, it’s always a good idea for dental professionals to err on the side of caution and seek guidance from their licensing board before offering any new services. By doing so, you can ensure that you are providing safe, high-quality care to your clients while also following the rules and regulations set out by your profession.
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We have included links, by province in Canada, to the most common governing authorities. The list is by no means complete, please inquire with your educators/local authorities if you need more information.
These links can provide you with information about teeth whitening regulations and standards in each province, as well as resources for dental professionals and the general public.
Alberta:
Alberta Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.adha.ca/
Alberta Dental Assistants Association: https://www.adaa.ca/
Alberta Dental Association and College: https://www.adaandc.com/
British Columbia:
College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia: https://www.cdhbc.com/
British Columbia Dental Assistants Association: https://www.bcdaa.com/
College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia: https://www.cdsbc.org/
Manitoba:
Manitoba Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.mdha.ca/
Manitoba Dental Assistants Association: https://www.mdaa.ca/
Manitoba Dental Association: https://www.dental.mb.ca/
New Brunswick:
New Brunswick Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.nbdha.ca/
New Brunswick Dental Assistants Association: https://www.nbdentalassistants.ca/
New Brunswick Dental Society: https://www.nbdental.nb.ca/
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.nldha.ca/
Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Assistants Association: https://www.nldentalassistants.ca/
Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association: https://www.nlda.ca/
Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.nsdha.ca/
Nova Scotia Dental Assistants Association: https://www.nsdaa.ca/
Nova Scotia Dental Association: https://www.nsda.ns.ca/
Ontario:
Ontario Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.odha.on.ca/
Ontario Dental Assistants Association: https://www.odaa.ca/
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario: https://www.rcdso.org/
Prince Edward Island:
Prince Edward Island Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.peidha.ca/
Prince Edward Island Dental Assistants Association: https://www.peidaa.ca/
Prince Edward Island Dental Association: https://www.peida.ca/
Quebec:
Association des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec: https://www.ahdq.qc.ca/
Association des assistant€s dentaires du Québec: https://www.aadq.qc.ca/
Ordre des dentistes du Québec: https://www.odq.qc.ca/
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan Dental Association: https://www.saskdental.sk.ca/
Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association: https://www.skdha.ca/
Saskatchewan Dental Assistants Association: https://www.skdaa.ca/
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