Upcoming Webinars

In this insightful session, CDHA's professional liability insurance and legal partners, BMS Canada and Gowlings WLG LLP, will explore the most common complaints made against dental hygienists, key risk management strategies to safeguard your practice, and how the CDHA insurance program protects you with tailored coverage and specialist legal representation.

In this webinar, we will explore diverse and effective solutions for managing mild to severe dry mouth, referred to as xerostomia. Participants will gain valuable insights into the vital role saliva plays in both oral and overall health. Whether dry mouth is caused by the outcome of medical treatments, autoimmune disease, polypharmacy, CPAP use, or simply aging, understanding and tackling dry mouth is essential for improving daily comfort and overall well-being. Learn practical approaches that restore quality of life to so many who suffer from this debilitating condition.

According to Statistics Canada, by mid-2025, nearly 22% of the population will be over 65. Life expectancy continues to rise, potentially reaching 90 years and beyond. Preserving natural teeth and maintaining optimal oral health has never been more critical. During this presentation, learn to ask the right questions, assess risk, and support continuity of care, empowering you to become a trusted advisor in your clients’ long-term health journey.

This presentation will provide an overview of the results of the 2025 CDHA job market and employment survey, focusing on trends in compensation segmented by geography and other criteria. The webinar will also examine the factors that affect compensation and what increases might be expected by dental hygienists at different stages in their careers.

Discover the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental hygiene and revolutionize your practice! Gain insight into machine learning, neural networks, and data analytics during this webinar. Explore practical applications such as radiographic analysis and automated periodontal assessments, and learn how AI can streamline workflows, optimize administrative tasks, and enhance patient care. Also, gain tips for integrating AI into clinical practice while addressing ethical considerations.

This recording, originally presented at the 2024 CDHA National Conference, addresses the daunting task of navigating sustainability. However, with a cross-industry consensus on environmental impact drivers, there's never been a better time to embark on your sustainability journey. Simple changes, coupled with the dental hygiene community's vast reach and influence, offer a unique opportunity to lead more sustainable practices and enhance oral health outcomes.

Originally released in 2020, this webinar focusses on summarizing the rationale for an updated periodontal diagnosis system, the changes adapted in the 2017 AAP WWDC as they relate to the diagnosis of periodontitis and gingivitis, and key strategies for utilization of the updated diagnostic system for improved client care. Access to this webinar will register you for Part 1: Introduction and Part 2: Staging & Grading.

Recreational cannabis became legal in Canada in October 2018. Most recently, edibles were introduced, adding to the market of oils and combustibles. This comprehensive presentation will focus on the associations of cannabis use with poor oral health, risk of oral changes, addiction, mental health complications, and more!