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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.

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New CDHA President and Board of Directors

New CDHA President & Board

We are pleased to announce the installation of CDHA’s new president, Alexandra Sheppard, and 2024–2025 board directors at our virtual annual general meeting held on September 28. Alexandra is from Alberta and joins president-elect Donna Lee (British Columbia), immediate past president Francine Trudeau (Québec), and directors Paulette Dahlseide (Alberta), Kaylen Anholt (Saskatchewan), Kathy Yerex (Manitoba), Bev Woods (Ontario), Tayyaba Fiaz (Québec), Nicole Mainville (New Brunswick), Heather Cassidy (Prince Edward Island), Cindy Holden (Newfoundland and Labrador), Wendy Wells (Nova Scotia), and Tracy Bowser (North) on CDHA’s board for 2024–2025. Welcome all!

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CDHA’s image bank houses more than 330 images that accurately depict dental hygiene practice and the profession. These free images may be used in educational materials, media and advertising efforts, and on websites. To expand our collection, we invite you to share all the great photos you have taken in your practice. We hope to receive at least 25 new images this year, so visit imagebank.cdha.ca and click on the purple “Upload Your DH Photos” button to help us hit our target. Everyone who submits an image will receive a thank you gift. Questions? Contact marketing@cdha.ca.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship

SE Health, a leading not-for-profit social enterprise that provides healthcare solutions, innovation, and education, has launched its annual scholarship program. The scholarship aims to improve health care and services for Indigenous communities across Canada and is open to Indigenous students in Canada who are enrolled in a certified, full-time, post-secondary health profession program. The deadline for submissions is October 30.

Dental Hygiene Quarterly Fall Issue

The fall 2024 Dental Hygiene Quarterly (DHQ) educational videos are now available! Combining science, evidence-based research, and best practices for dental hygienists, DHQ assists you in your daily practice, helping you stay connected, informed, and engaged. View all of this year’s video topics on our website and, if you are not already subscribed, consider purchasing an annual subscription at a discounted CDHA member or student rate today.

News Releases

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
October 2, 2024 - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Alexandra Sheppard, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate the Power of Partnerships
August 9, 2024 - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) annually celebrates its long-standing partnerships with dental industry.

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