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This example is meant primarily as a checklist for items to be considered and is not the definitive form of agreement. In every case, the specific facts of each situation and the relevant provincial law must be considered. It could be amended for an Independent Practictioner or a self-employed dental hygienist. Please ensure that you obtain independent legal advice from a lawyer of your choice prior to relying on this form of agreement.)  \nTHIS AGREEMENT made as ofthe day of , 20 .  \nBETWEEN:  \n(hereinafter referred to as the “Dentist”)  \nOF THE FIRST PART  \nAND:  \n(hereinafter referred to as the “Dental Hygienist”)  \nOF THE SECOND PART  \nJointly referred to as “the Parties”  \nWHEREAS the Dentist is a member of good standing of a Provincial Dental Association and is duly qualified and licensed to practice dentistry in the Province of ****;  \nAND WHEREAS the Dental Hygienist is a member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and is duly qualified and licensed to practice dental hygiene in the Province of ****;  \nAND WHEREAS the practice includes all equipment, furniture, assets, supplies and facilities necessary to conduct the dental practice (the “equipment”) together with all managerial, secretarial, administrative and accounting services necessary to conduct the practice (the “services”);  \n2  \nAND WHEREAS the Dental Hygienist desires to carry out his or her practice in association with the Dentist as an independent contractor on the terms and conditions herein set forth;  \nNOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the premises herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:  \nARTICLE 1-INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP  \n1.1.The parties specifically agree that the Dental Hygienist is an independent contractor and is not in any manner an employee, joint venturer or partner of the Dentist with regard to the services to be carried out or performed pursuant to this Agreement. The Dental Hygienist further agrees not to claim any benefit or protection under any law which provides a benefit or protection to employees.  \n1.2.The Dentist hereby grants to the Dental Hygienist a non-exclusive, revocable license to use the premises together with such equipment and services as are reasonably necessary for the Dental Hygienist to carry on the Dental Hygienist’s practice.  \n1.3.The Dental Hygienist acknowledges that the Dentist is entitled to the concurrent use of the premises, the equipment and the services and that the Dentist may have granted or in the future may grant, similar concurrent rights to use the premises, the equipment and the services to other dental health professionals, dental hygienists or support personnel.  \n1.4.The Dental Hygienist agrees and acknowledges that the Dental Hygienist shall have no authority to make, alter or discharge any contract or agreement or to receive any money due or to become due to the Dentist except as may be specifically agreed to asset out herein. The Dental Hygienist further confirms that he or she shall not at anytime, be considered or hold him/herself out to be an agent of or to have the authority or capacity to legally bind the Dentist or to have any authority or capacity generally enjoyed by agents.  \n1.5.The Dental Hygienist shall be free to perform the duties and services required pursuant to this Agreement as a Dental Hygienist, in his or her discretion, acting reasonably and in accordance with the highest professional standards, deems appropriate. The Dental Hygienist shall be free to select the hours of work and the scheduling of vacation time without seeking the consent of the Dentist. The fees charged by the Dental Hygienist for providing dental hygiene services shall be set by the Dental Hygienist.  \n1.6.The Dental Hygien","cbCaiq4XGb4qQsvg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq4XGb4qQsvg","pdf",126711,"English","# Article 1 - Independent Contractor Relationship\n## 1.1 Independent contractor status\n## 1.2 Licensed use of premises, equipment, and services\n## 1.3 Concurrent use rights\n## 1.4 Limits on authority and binding power\n## 1.5 Professional discretion, hours, and fee setting\n## 1.6 Association during the term\n# Article 2 - Term\n## 2.1 Commencement, expiry, and renewal\n# Article 3 - Fees and Accounting\n## 3.1 Recordkeeping, patient basis, and bi-weekly invoicing\n## 3.2 Fee entitlement and deductions\n## 3.3 Monthly payments for use of resources\n## 3.4 No employee benefits\n# Article 4 - Duties\n## 4.1 Compliance with provincial legislation","[{\"question\":\"How does the agreement define the dental hygienist’s relationship with the dentist?\",\"answer\":\"The dental hygienist is explicitly defined as an independent contractor, not an employee, joint venturer, or partner. 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