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CDHA is the collective national voice of over 35,000 dental hygienists working in Canada, directly representing over 24,000 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.

CJDH Between the Lines: Video Podcast

This FREE offering is dedicated to supporting evidence-informed dental hygiene practice, and each episode offers 2 hours of education. Watch or listen today!

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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Just Three Days Until NDHW™!

It’s the final countdown and we hope you’re ready to go April 4–10! National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) lets you show off your #DHpurplepride, take part in contests, public awareness activities, and more. A simple way to support your week is to create and share a photo frame on your social media profiles. We’ve developed a new module in English or French to help you do that! You should have also received a recent email reminding you of the things you can do, the messages you can share, and the resources you can use to raise public awareness of the “Oral Health for Total Health” campaign. Visit cdha.ca/ndhw or achd.ca/snhd for everything you need. PYPO: it's a lifestyle, so Put Your Purple On!

NDHW™ is generously sponsored by Dentsply Sirona, GUM^®, and Securian Canada; our Purple Pride campaign is powered by PHILIPS Sonicare and PHILIPS ZOOM!

New Online Course: Inclusive Language in Dental Hygiene Practice

Words Matter: Inclusive Language in Dental Hygiene Practice is an introductory, evidence-informed online course designed to develop self-awareness and help dental hygienists communicate with respect and intention. Using examples, reflective exercises, and real-world clinical applications, the course explores how everyday word choices influence patient experiences, workplace culture, and professional relationships. CDHA Educator members receive FREE access to this offering. Not an Educator member? Consider advocating for employer support with our professional development justification toolkit.

CDHA Staff Meet Federal Health Minister

On March 25, CDHA staff met for the first time with the federal health minister, Marjorie Michel, to discuss advocacy priorities of the dental hygiene profession and access to preventive oral health care for people in Canada. We emphasized the need to enhance the coverage of prevention services in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and to improve administrative processes. We also raised issues regarding the health workforce, the education landscape, and other policy developments. CDHA looks forward to deepening our engagement with the minister and her office as Health Canada and the government look ahead to 2026‒2027.

Board Award Nominations Now Open

Do you know an exceptional member who has made outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession? Consider nominating them for one of CDHA’s board of directors’ awards. Until April 30, nominations will be received for CDHA’s Award of Merit (français), Distinguished Service Award (français), and Life Membership Award (français).

News Releases

Brush Up on Your Oral Health Basics This April
2026-04-01 - Oral Health Month is a valuable opportunity to focus on building and maintaining good dental hygiene habits that can protect your overall health.

New National Polling Shows Strong Support for Prevention-Focused Dental Hygiene Care While Gaps...
2026-02-26 - New national public opinion research released today by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) shows Canadians place exceptionally high trust in dental hygienists and strongly support prevention‑focused dental hygiene care, while also ackno

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