News Releases - 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 the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in rural and remote communities, among other health care and social services professionals.

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 teeth and gums has an impact on so much more than just our mouth.

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As the voice of a female-dominated workforce of oral health professionals, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. CDHA recognizes this as a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all women in the profession of dental hygiene.

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The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the next phase of the rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

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