In Saskatchewan, individuals must be registered and licensed with the CDHS to use the protected title of “dental hygienist” or any word, designation, or abbreviation that implies they are a registrant. A dental hygienist must hold the appropriate license to perform authorized practices subject to any terms, conditions, and/or limitations.
New Applicants
First-time applicants to the CDHS should follow the step-by-step instructions to complete their application form.
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Along with your completed application form, you must submit a notarized copy of your National Certification and Dental Hygiene Credential, either in person or by mail.
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If you are currently or were previously licensed as a dental hygienist in another jurisdiction, you must also submit a Letter of Good Standing / Verification of Good Standing with your application.
Applications will not be considered complete until all documents are received.
Current Registrants
Non-Practising → Full Licence
Registrants with a non-practising licence who wish to change to a full licence within a licensing year should follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the register change process. Please allow 10 business days for your register change to be processed.
Profile Updates
Registrants must notify the College within 30 days of a change to legal name, mailing and electronic address, and place of employment. Follow the step-by-step instructions to update your profile and ensure your information is current.
Letter / Verification of Good Standing
Registrants who require a Letter or Verification of Good Standing for submission to another regulatory body or agency must complete and submit the Request form to admin@cdhsk.ca.
Previously Registered
Recently Registered (within the last six months):
If you were registered and licensed with the CDHS within the last six months, please follow the step-by-step instructions to re-apply.
Formerly Registered (longer than six months):
If you were registered and licensed with the CDHS more than six months ago, complete and submit the re-application form to admin@cdhsk.ca
THE SASKATCHEWAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION (SDHA) IS A CORPORATION UNDER THE DENTAL DISCIPLINES ACT. AS OF JULY 1, 2024, THE SDHA OPERATES AS THE COLLEGE OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS OF SASKATCHEWAN (CDHS).
