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Education

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Oh Canada! Magazine

Read up on our latest peer-reviewed research journal, CJDH, or professional member magazine, Oh Canada!

Events

Find out about upcoming oral health events or post an event, celebrate the profession with NDHW™ or browse our latest news releases.

Mastering Dental Implant Maintenance sponsored by PHILIPS

Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada’s Health and Dental System

Beyond Skin Deep: Middle Age & Oral Health sponsored by Kenvue

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CDHA is the collective national voice of more than 31,000 dental hygienists working in Canada, directly representing over 22,000 individual members, including students. Since 1963, CDHA has worked to advance the profession and promote the importance of oral health.

Participation in the CDCP

Oral health providers can now confirm their participation in the CDCP directly with Sun Life. Learn more

Canada Dental Benefit

The Canada Dental Benefit is an interim financial support measure that can be used to cover any oral health services provided by an oral health professional, including dental hygienists. Learn More

Share Your Snapshots

CDHA’s free image bank was designed for you to use in your practice to support promotions, media, etc. We have recently developed an easy upload tool to help you share photos you have taken in your practice. Visit the imageBank and click on the purple “Upload Your DH Photos” button to get started.

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Healthy & Respectful Workplace Survey Results

Healthy Workplace Survey Results

In fall 2023, we conducted our second Healthy and Respectful Workplace Survey to collect data on the experiences of dental hygienists in their work environments over the last 12 months. Although the most common issues involving dentists, managers, and co-workers remain the same, it is encouraging to learn that policies on bullying, harassment, abuse, and violence are being adopted by a greater number of workplaces, as the data show that dental hygienists with workplace policies in place experience lower incidences of mistreatment. Download the reports in English or French and make time to watch our video report highlighting key findings!

Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening: Online Course & Resources

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that CDHA offers an online course designed to elevate dental hygienists’ awareness of the incidence, mortality, and morbidity of oral and oropharyngeal cancers so that they can effectively transfer this knowledge to their clinical practice and clients? A variety of clinical and educational resources accompany this offering, including updated intraoral and extraoral assessments. Special pricing is available for members. Register today!

Volunteers Bring Heart to Canada’s Communities

National Volunteer Week runs from April 14 to 20. This year’s theme, “Every Moment Matters,” highlights the importance of volunteers and the contributions they make to the inclusivity, strength, and well-being of our communities. CDHA thanks and celebrates all those who assist the association, the profession, and their communities by promoting the importance of dental hygiene and oral health for better overall health.

IFDH Survey #9: Orthodontic Hygiene

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) is fielding its ninth survey, which will help us better understand global dental hygienists’ practices around orthodontic hygiene. Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey by Friday, April 26. A summary of results will be jointly developed by IFDH and P&G to post online, share via social media, and use in educational materials.

News Releases

Budget 2024: Improving Access to Oral Health Care in Rural and Remote Communities
April 16, 2024 - The Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, tabled the federal government’s Budget 2024 today. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) commends the federal government’s commitment to expanding

April Highlights Importance of Oral Health for Total Health
April 2, 2024 - April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 4 to 10. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health,” reminding us that taking care of our

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