About CDHA

Our Mission

CDHA exists so that its members are able to provide quality preventive and therapeutic oral health care as well as health promotion for all persons living in Canada.

CDHA Ends Policy

Global End: CDHA exists so that its members are able to provide quality, equitable, inclusive oral health care and health promotion for all persons living in Canada.

The Ends below have the following priorities, and resources shall be allocated accordingly.

• Professional Knowledge (equal top priority)
  Members contribute to, and utilize evolving professional knowledge and research, demonstrating leadership in advancing the profession.
• Advocacy (equal top priority)
  Decision makers have the necessary information to positively impact the dental hygiene profession and the health of all persons living in Canada.
• Professional Practice (equal top priority)
  Members are equipped with resources to promote a standard of excellence as an integral part of a health care team ensuring a healthy and respectful workplace.
• Public Recognition (equal top priority)
  The Canadian public recognizes our commitment to quality and innovation, acknowledging dental hygienists as primary health care professionals.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabeg Nation as the traditional owners and guardians of the lands of the CDHA national office.

Nigì kikenindànànàn iyo nìgànì ondamitàwini wìbidikewogamig padakising Màmìwininì Anishinàbeg odakìwàng neyàgadawendamòdjig kaye ega wìkàd kàmìgiwewàdj iyo akì.