The CDHA Partners' Circle

CDHA's Partners' Circle is comprised of dental industry firms dedicated to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession. Partners' Circle members recognize the important role that dental hygienists play in the oral health care team.

To find out how your company can become part of the CDHA Partners' Circle, contact CDHA's marketing and communications team.

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Partners' Circle Level	Investment Range
Elite	$50K and higher
Gold	$30K — $49K
Silver	$20K — $29K
Bronze	$10K — $19K

Maintaining or achieving Partners' Circle status requires a minimum of one sponsorship specific element within the agreement.

(Elite)

HALEON (formerly GSK) is a consumer health company with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Their brands are built on science, innovation, and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally.

A dedicated elite-level member of CDHA’s Partners' Circle, HALEON is an ardent supporter of the dental hygiene profession and fully appreciates the leadership role that dental hygienists play within their communities. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

2025 Leadership Development Symposium
CDHA Member Moments
The Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH 2025)
Oh Canada! magazine
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends

(Gold)

Colgate is a leader in oral health with many trusted brands. Colgate has been developing products and solutions for consumers while also providing access to oral health care and education to as many people as possible.

Colgate, an established and valued silver-level member of CDHA's Partners' Circle, understands how vital education is to the oral health profession. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

2025 Leadership Development Symposium
2025 DH Program Directors Symposium
AAP Perio Classification Virtual Presentation & Webinar
Oh Canada! magazine
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends

(Gold)

Listerine (formerly Johnson & Johnson Inc) is the maker of Listerine^®, a product recognized by industry experts for effectively helping prevent plaque deposition and gingival inflammation. The powerful product kills germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis for a cleaner, healthier mouth.

A respected gold-level member of CDHA's Partners' Circle, Listerine recognizes the important work of dental hygienists in promoting oral health. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

2025 Leadership Development Symposium
2025 Treatment Planning for Life Webinar
The Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH 2024)
Oh Canada! Magazine
CDHA Connect eNewsletter
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends

(Gold)

PHILIPS is a diversified technology company that focuses on improving individuals’ lives through meaningful innovation. Philips has a long-standing history in health care, with many innovative products and services designed to deliver better care to more people at lower cost.

A committed and long-time supporter of CDHA and an important silver-level member of CDHA's Partners' Circle, PHILIPS understands and appreciates the fundamental role dental hygienists play within the oral health care team. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

2025 Leadership Development Symposium
CJDH – Between the Lines
CDHA/CJDH Student Writing Competition
National Dental Hygienists Week^™ (NDHW^™) Put Your Purple On (PYPO) campaign and photo contest
Oh Canada! magazine
CDHA Connect eNewsletter
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends

(Silver)

Waterpik has a rich history of innovation and design, engineering their products to deliver the wellness benefits of water in multiple products, including the Water Flosser and the Original Shower Massage^®.

Waterpik is a strong and enthusiastic supporter of CDHA and its members and is a highly valued elite-level member of CDHA’s Partners’ Circle. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

Oh Canada! Magazine
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends
Market Intelligence Survey

(Bronze)

BioGaia is a health care company who provides clinically proven probiotic products to aid the well-being of people around the world, at every stage in life.

A committed bronze-level member of CDHA's Partner's Circle, BioGiai is dedicated to supporting the dental hygienists across the industry

Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

Oh Canada! magazine
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends
2025 Oral Probiotics Webinar

(Bronze)

Dentalcorp represents Canada’s leading network of dental practices, transforming dentistry to advance patient care.

A committed bronze-level member of CDHA's Partner's Circle, Dentalcorp knows the importance of oral health care and supporting dental hygienists across the industry.

Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

2025 DH Program Directors Symposium
Oh Canada! magazine
CDHA Career Centre

(Bronze)

Dentsply Sirona is one of the largest manufacturers of professional dental products and technologies. They empower oral health professionals providing millions of patients with high-quality oral health care to deliver healthy smiles. Dentsply Sirona is dedicated to transforming dentistry to improve oral health globally.

As a silver-level member of CDHA’s Partners’ Circle, Dentsply Sirona recognizes the importance of knowledge transfer in the dental hygiene profession. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

2025 Leadership Development Symposium
National Dental Hygienists Week^™ (NDHW^™)
Oh Canada! magazine
CDHA Connect eNewsletter

(Bronze)

A family-owned business with a strong commitment to both mouth and body health, GUM and their products enhance healthy life expectancy and quality of life. In partnership with oral health and medical specialists, GUM continues to develop oral care products for consumers and patients, from care to prevention.

GUM is a dedicated partner, a bronze-level member of CDHA's Partners' Circle, and a champion of the dental hygiene profession. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

National Dental Hygienists Week^™ (NDHW^™) Kids’ Colouring Contest
Oh Canada! magazine
Independent Practice Network (IPN)
Market Intelligence Survey

(Bronze)

HuFriedyGroup focusses on dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention, and instrument reprocessing workflows, with over 200 years of collective experience within the dental industry. They provide products, services, and education resulting in excellent clinician performance, outcomes, and safety for clinicians and patients.

HuFriedyGroup is a long-time partner of CDHA and a consistent bronze-level member of CDHA’s Partners’ Circle. Their investments are supporting the following programs and publications:

The Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH 2024)
Oh Canada! magazine
Oral Health Product eBulletin, Trends