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CDHA is the collective national voice of nearly 34,000 dental hygienists working in Canada, directly representing over 23,000 individual members, including students. Since 1963, CDHA has worked to advance the profession and promote the importance of oral health.

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CDHA's Annual General Meeting

CDHA’s annual general meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET. View details and proxy form.

Celebrate Member Moments

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

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New CDHA President & Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce the installation of CDHA’s new president, Donna Lee, and 2025–2026 board directors at our virtual annual general meeting held on September 27. Donna is from British Columbia and joins president-elect Wendy Wells (Nova Scotia), immediate past president Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), and directors Paulette Dahlseide (Alberta), Tara Tait (Saskatchewan), Kaleigh Warden (Manitoba), Bev Woods (Ontario), Tayyaba Fiaz (Québec), Nicole Mainville (New Brunswick), Heather Cassidy (Prince Edward Island), Lori Martin (Newfoundland and Labrador), and Rebecca Pollock (North) on the board for 2025–2026. Welcome all!

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Fall Into Learning

Two incredible in-person learning and networking events are taking place later this month! Join us on October 17 in Toronto at CDHA’s Leadership Development Symposium, featuring sessions on implementing genetic testing and artificial intelligence in dental hygiene practice. Keep up the momentum on October 18 during the 2025 AAP/CDHA Dental Hygiene Symposium, also in Toronto, featuring sessions on periodontitis staging and grading, and biofilm management. Fuel your professional growth with these RDH events of the year!

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2024–2025 Annual Report

CDHA’s strategic plan moves the dental hygiene profession forward through education, research, advocacy, and public awareness efforts. Our latest annual report highlights the achievements of the association on your behalf between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025. Please take a few minutes to read the English or French report.

Member Milestones

Member Milestones

Congratulations to the 239 dental hygienists who received their commemorative 25-year CDHA membership certificate and pin this year. A new section of our website celebrates this milestone and all our members who have been part of CDHA for 25+ years. Enter your name to reveal your total years of membership and unlock exclusive shareable recognition badges. We thank all of you for your many years of support, loyalty, and commitment to both the profession and your national association. Together, we are #CDHAStrong.

News Releases


Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
2025-09-30 - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Donna Lee, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate the Power of Partnerships
2025-07-09 - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) annually celebrates its long-standing partnerships with dental industry. These meaningful collaborations have been instrumental in moving the dental hygiene profession forward and in building awaren

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