Welcome to the CDHA

Building an Inclusive Future

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating an oral health care system that works for everyone. CDHA recognizes that dental hygienists and their clients may belong to marginalized communities and face discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, age, religion, socioeconomic background, language, Indigenous identity or cultural heritage. Visit our new web page (français) to learn about CDHA’s commitment to fostering inclusive environments and explore resources to help you provide culturally sensitive care.

Coming Soon…NDHW^™ 2026

National Dental Hygienists Week^™ (NDHW^™) runs from April 4 to 10. Start planning now by visiting cdha.ca/NDHW for ideas, resources, and details on how to organize the lighting of a community landmark in purple. Let us know at marketing@cdha.ca if your community agrees to take part. And don’t forget about the NDHW^™ colouring contest, sponsored by GUM^®, featuring kid-friendly tips for tooth care. Download the entry sheet and encourage your clients to participate. There are great prizes to be won.

Thank you to Dentsply Sirona, GUM^®, and our new sponsor, Securian Canada, for generously supporting NDHW^™ and to PHILIPS Sonicare and PHILIPS ZOOM! for continuing to power our Put Your Purple On! campaign. We have #NDHW26 purple plans and hope you do too!

Oh Canada! Seeking FOCUS Articles on Oral Pathology

We are seeking FOCUS article submissions exploring "oral pathology (red & white lesions, oral cancer & more)" for the spring (May) issue of Oh Canada! magazine. The submission deadline is March 1. Please review our information for contributors and contact Angie D'Aoust if interested.