New Brunswick

Canada

Regulatory Overview
Current status of orofacial massage regulations for healthcare professionals in New Brunswick

This jurisdiction has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage in practice acts. Practitioners should contact their professional board for guidance before providing these services.

Regulations by Profession

Licensed Massage TherapistLMT
Professionals trained in soft tissue manipulation and myofascial techniques.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Licensed Massage Therapists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Registered Dental HygienistRDH
Oral health professionals with expertise in dental anatomy and patient care.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Registered Dental Hygienists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

DentistDDS/DMD
Doctors specializing in oral and dental health diagnosis and treatment.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Dentists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Dental TherapistDT
Mid-level oral health providers focused on preventive and restorative care.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Dental Therapists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Nurse/Nurse PractitionerRN/NP
Healthcare professionals providing patient assessment and care coordination.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Nurse/Nurse Practitioners. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Physical TherapistPT
Rehabilitation specialists trained in musculoskeletal treatment and myofascial release.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Physical Therapists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Speech-Language PathologistSLP
Specialists in orofacial function, swallowing, and oral motor disorders.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Speech-Language Pathologists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Occupational TherapistOT
Rehabilitation professionals focused on functional performance and oral-motor skills.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Occupational Therapists. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Otolaryngologist (ENT)ENT/MD
Physicians specializing in ear, nose, and throat medical and surgical care.
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New Brunswick has not explicitly addressed orofacial massage for Otolaryngologist (ENT)s. Contact your professional board for guidance.

Contact Your Professional Board
Reach out to your licensing board for clarification on orofacial massage regulations

Before providing orofacial massage services, contact your professional licensing board to confirm whether it falls within your scope of practice in New Brunswick.

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What You Can Do
Help establish clear guidelines for orofacial massage in New Brunswick

Contact Your Board

Request clarification on whether orofacial massage falls within your scope of practice

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