Empowering Dental Hygienists in Community Oral Health Presenter: Kelly Antosh, DipDH, RDH, BSc, MA (she, her/elle) Release Date: February 4, 2026 Duration: 90 minutes Pricing Member Pricing: FREE Non-Member Pricing: $25.00 + applicable taxes Note: Members have free access to this webinar until their current membership expires. Non-members can access this webinar for one year from the purchase date. Webinar registration fees are non-refundable and subject to applicable taxes. Access Now Not A Member? Join Today! Summary Have you ever wondered how to develop a community oral health program plan? This webinar will take you on an inspiring journey through the rich history of dental hygiene, tracing its origins over the last century. While clinical practice remains a cornerstone, today’s world calls for a renewed commitment to community-based prevention and public health leadership. This presentation will empower you to look beyond the operatory, exploring how dental hygienists—armed with evidence-based knowledge and real-world experience—are uniquely positioned to lead transformative oral health initiatives in their communities. Be inspired to reignite your passion, expand your impact, and embrace your role as a catalyst for change in your own community or globally. Also, did you know that the Territorial Limit of the professional liability insurance (PLI) policy for CDHA members is worldwide? Before you commit to working or volunteering abroad, read our Membership FAQs and contact our broker, BMS, at cdha.insurance@bmsgroup.com. Presenter Learning Outcomes Additional Resources Presenter Kelly Antosh, DipDH, RDH, BSc, MA (she, her/elle) Kelly Antosh is a 1994 dental hygiene graduate from Dalhousie University. She has worked in clinical dental hygiene in three provinces and six different countries. Kelly began her community dental hygiene work in West Africa in 2000 and continues today by developing, delivering, and overseeing a sustainable, community-led oral health prevention program in Tanzania. She strongly believes in the value of dental hygienists as community change agents. Learning Outcomes After the webinar, participants will be able to: Describe the historical role of dental hygienists in the delivery of community programs Recognize the importance of the dental hygiene profession in targeting prevention through community programs Explore various methods of planning and implementing appropriate oral health interventions to a community Additional Resources Entry to Practice Canadian Competencies for Dental Hygienists (2021) Global Oral Health Status Report (2022) Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023-2030 Lessons Learned from a Journey in Global Oral Health (Oh Canada! Fall/Winter 2024) FDI Vision 2030: Delivering optimal Oral Health for All Presenters Learning Outcomes Additional Resources