Governance
Under the Dental Hygienists Act, the CDHNS is governed by a Council of nine dental hygienists who are registrants of the College, and three public representatives, appointed by the Governor in Council.
An appointed Registrar and administrative staff support the Council.
Council Members of the College [Term(s) of Office] 
Staff
Registrar - Stacy Bryan
Administrative Assistant -Jasleen Kaur
Professional Development & Communications Coordinator - Kelly Hurlburt (2.5 days per week)
Committees
CDHNS Executive Committee as of July 1, 2022 (elected annually from among the Council)
Kayla Leary Pinch – Chair
Hilary Boudreau - Vice-Chair
Council's Ownership Linkage Committee - Chair- RaeLynn MacLean
Statutory Committees
Credentials Committee: Chair - Alma Wade
Investigations Committee: Chair - Nancy Berkshire
Hearing Committee: Chair - David Purdy
Other Committees
Member Services Committee: Chair - Andrea Hare
Quality Assurance Committee: Chair - Sydney Nelson
Council, or the Registrar, may appoint other Committees as the need arises.