Illustrate your passion and pride for the profession by taking and
sharing purple-themed photos. Flash mob group shots in purple clothing,
purple-themed displays, have a community landmark (building, bridge
etc.) lit up purple – you are limited only by your imagination. The more
original, the better! Just four simple steps:
Download our "Purple Pride"
poster
Incorporate the poster in your photos.* To be eligible to win the
photo contest, you MUST incorporate the
PYPO poster
in your photo.
Use hashtags #dhpurplepride and #ndhw25, tag @thecdha and post on X,
Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Be sure your posts are set to
public.
*Don't forget you need permission of those in the photo in order to
submit and if photos contain image of a client you should retain a photo
release form.
There are two prize categories available:
1) dental hygiene programs (faculty and students); and 2) all other CDHA
members.
View previous winners:
2025
Why Purple?
The colour purple is synonymous with dental hygiene, and has been the
official colour of dental professionals since 1897 when lilac was
first chosen for the emblem of the National Association of Dental
Faculties. Purple has long been the trim colour for dental hygiene
graduates' caps and gowns and is said to signify compassion, purpose,
and inspiration.
Prizes
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For each category, there will be a $500 cash grand prize plus other
great product prizes from PHILIPS Sonicare and PHILIPS ZOOM!
PHOTO REPRODUCTION: By participating in this contest CDHA reserves the
right to use any submitted photo in any publication or media for future
educational and promotional activities/materials, without further
notification or any compensation to you. For example, the selected
images could assist in the promotion of future events and may be used in
professional displays, advertisements, printed publications, and/or on
websites. You also acknowledge and agree to waive any right to inspect
or approve any future educational and promotional activities/materials
that may include your photographs.