The Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism
Purpose (Global End) of the Regulator
At the cost of effective stewardship of resources, Nova Scotians are aware that NSRDHDTD exists to protect the public as they seek access to competent providers of dental hygiene, dental technology, and denturism.
Public, including marginalized communities, have trust and confidence:
- that registrants meet established competency standards and those for behaviours, ethical care, and communication
- that advice is balanced and services received are in their best interests
- that barriers to reporting concerning behaviours are reduced
- that they will be treated with respect and dignity
- that grievances will be investigated
NSRDHDTD In-Office Protocols
Our business hours are M-F from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. In-person visits are limited to essential activities that must be completed in person e.g., dropping off documents. The rest are conducted virtually. An appointment must be scheduled to visit the NSRDHDTD physical location by contacting info@oralhealthns.ca or (902)-444-7241.
Please note that the elevator to the second-floor NSRDHDTD office will be out of service beginning Monday, November 16, 2026. The building is undergoing planned elevator upgrading that is expected to be completed on or before January 11, 2027.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need to visit the NSRDHDTD office in person but are unable to use the stairs to reach the second floor, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate alternative arrangements. To request accommodations, please contact Gabrielle at info@oralhealthns.ca or 902-444-7241.
Please go to the contact page for further information.
Information & Announcements
NSRDHDTD Registrants:
Registrant Portal (Database) and Email Updates
It is critical that you remain up-to-date by reviewing the important email updates from the NSRDHDTD. If you aren’t receiving our emails, confirm that the email address we have on file is accurate. Additionally, check your spam or junk folder. Ensure that info@oralhealthns.ca and registrar@oralhealthns.ca are set as “safe senders” so that messages are not blocked or removed by your system. If the issue continues, please contact your service provider to see what can be done.