Professional & Regulatory Resources
The Cleveland Dental Hygienists' Association maintains this resource center to help dental hygienists, students, educators, employers, and members of the dental team locate official Ohio regulatory and professional resources.
Access information related to Ohio dental hygiene licensure, continuing education requirements, Ohio laws and administrative rules, license verification, professional organizations, and other commonly referenced resources through the original source documents.
Important Notice
The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. CDHA does not provide legal advice, regulatory interpretations, employment advice, tax advice, billing advice, or official guidance regarding scope of practice. Please refer directly to the Ohio State Dental Board, applicable laws and regulations, government agencies, or qualified professionals for guidance regarding specific situations.
Ohio State Dental Board & Regulatory Resources
Official Ohio resources for dental licensure, renewal, laws, rules, permissible practices, and professional regulation.
Ohio State Dental Board
Primary regulatory source for Ohio dental professionals.
Licensure & Renewal
Resources for license verification, renewal, and continuing education requirements.
Laws & Rules
Official Ohio statutes and administrative rules related to dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental team practice.
Professional Practice Resources
Current documentation resources and commonly referenced professional requirements from official Ohio sources.
Frequently Requested Resources
Commonly requested topics related to dental hygiene practice, supervision requirements, delegation, and professional responsibilities. These resources are provided directly from official regulatory and professional organizations whenever possible.
Practice When the Dentist Is Not Physically Present
Resources related to dental hygiene practice under general supervision and situations when the supervising dentist is not physically present.
Tooth Whitening Procedures
Resources related to delegation, supervision requirements, and the provision of tooth whitening procedures in Ohio.
Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide & Lasers
Information regarding permits, education requirements, and additional functions available to licensed dental hygienists.
Dental Radiography Requirements
Resources related to dental radiography requirements, patient selection, and current evidence-based recommendations.
Evidence-Based Clinical Resources
Frequently referenced clinical resources from professional organizations and authoritative sources. These links are intended to support evidence-based decision-making in dental hygiene and dental practice.
Periodontal Staging & Grading
Resources related to the classification, staging, and grading of periodontitis.
Dental Radiographs
Professional resources related to dental x-rays, radiographic recommendations, and patient selection.
Medical Considerations
Clinical resources related to common medical considerations encountered in dental settings.
Oral Health & Disease Prevention
Resources related to prevention, oral health education, and clinical decision support.
Practice Administration & Employment Resources
Resources related to dental practice administration, employment considerations, coding, workplace expectations, and professional responsibilities.
Dental Coding Resources
Resources related to CDT codes, dental procedure reporting, and frequently asked coding questions.
Hours Worked & Patient No-Shows
Information related to compensable work time, waiting time, and Fair Labor Standards Act guidance.
Employee Classification
Resources related to employee and independent contractor classification within healthcare and dental settings.
Ohio Dental Practice Law
References related to Ohio dental practice ownership and professional practice requirements.
Professional Organizations & Education
Professional organizations, credentialing bodies, and education-related resources for dental hygienists, students, and members of the dental team.
Dental Hygiene Organizations
Professional organizations supporting dental hygienists locally, statewide, and nationally.
Dental & Dental Assisting Organizations
Professional and credentialing organizations related to the broader dental team.
Examination & Credentialing
Resources related to examinations, licensure pathways, and credentialing.
Students & New Graduates
Resources for students, new graduates, and early-career dental professionals.
Public Health & Community Resources
Resources related to oral health promotion, disease prevention, community outreach, public health initiatives, and access to care.
Oral Health & Prevention
Public health resources related to oral health education, prevention, and disease reduction.
Ohio Department of Health
State resources supporting oral health programs, prevention efforts, and public health initiatives.
School-Based Oral Health Programs
Resources related to school sealant programs, preventive care initiatives, and community outreach.
Access to Care Resources
Resources focused on improving access to oral healthcare and reducing barriers to care.
Northeast Ohio Dental Hygiene Clinics
Educational dental hygiene clinics providing preventive services, patient care, and student clinical training opportunities.
Resource Suggestions & Updates
Have a resource suggestion or found a broken link? We welcome feedback from dental hygienists, students, educators, employers, and members of the dental team.
Contact CDHA to report a broken link, suggest a resource, or request information that may be helpful to the dental hygiene community.
Whenever possible, CDHA links directly to official government agencies, regulatory bodies, professional organizations, and other authoritative sources. Users are encouraged to verify information directly with the original source.
Last Reviewed: June 2026