October 2024 Issue of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene

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

CDHA’s Virtual Annual General Meeting 2024

Dental Career Longevity: Putting the Pieces Together!

Mastering Dental Implant Maintenance sponsored by PHILIPS

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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

CDHA's Image Bank

CDHA’s image bank houses hundreds of images that accurately depict dental hygiene practice and the profession. Download for use or upload your photo.

Celebrate Member Moments

Check out the achievements of the latest group of individuals recognized in the Summer issue of Oh Canada! magazine. #CDHAmembermoments. Sponsored by Haleon

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Countdown to Membership Renewal Deadline

If you haven’t renewed your CDHA membership yet, time is running out! Renew before the October 31 deadline to secure your comprehensive 2025 professional liability insurance and continue enjoying your incredible member benefits, including unlimited FREE webinars, a complimentary employment legal line, and more. Plus, you could win 1 of 2 $500 gift cards or 1 of 10 free memberships. If you have any questions or require assistance, our membership services staff is available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET, Monday through Friday, including Friday, November 1.

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Will This Be the Year You Save a Life?

Stay evidence-informed, enhance your knowledge, and invest in your professional growth with our comprehensive professional development resources. These include an online course designed to elevate dental hygienists’ awareness of the incidence, mortality, and morbidity of oral and oropharyngeal cancers so you can effectively transfer this knowledge to clinical practice. A variety of clinical and educational resources accompany this offering, including updated intraoral and extraoral assessment guides.

AGM Recording Now Available

How much do you know about the work of CDHA? If you missed the live annual general meeting (AGM) broadcast on September 28, you can watch the recording to learn about the association’s activities on your behalf and how the selection of financial auditors occurs. CDHA’s written annual report (English and French) also highlights its work during the previous fiscal year. A certificate of completion will be available on your online profile after viewing.

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October Is Healthy Workplace Month

If you need to address harassment, bullying, abuse, and violence in your workplace, access the healthy and respectful workplace section of our website (English and French) for downloadable resources and a video series on topics such as physical health and ergonomics, psychological well-being, and more. Let’s all promote healthy workplace practices this month and throughout the year.

News Releases

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Gather for National Conference
October 18, 2024 - More than 500 dental hygienists from across Canada are gathered in Niagara Falls this week for a three-day, action-packed professional development program hosted by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA).

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.

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