CDHO 2023

The applicant, a dental hygienist whose certificate of registration was revoked in 2018 for treating her spouse prior to the enactment of the spousal exemption, applied for reinstatement.

The College did not oppose the application.

The Discipline Committee found that the applicant had taken responsibility for her mistake, demonstrated good character, completed a refresher course, and posed a low risk of reoffending.

The application for reinstatement was granted.

The Applicant applied for reinstatement of her certificate of registration, which had been revoked five years prior after a finding of sexual abuse of a patient.

The conduct involved treating her spouse before a spousal exemption was enacted.

The College did not oppose the application.

The Discipline Committee found the Applicant met the requirements for reinstatement, noting the low risk of reoffending and the current spousal exemption.

The application was granted, subject to the Applicant completing a refresher course.