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About CDHA
CDHA Beliefs
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History
Our Timeline
From 1963
Our History
Past CDHA Presidents
Messages from our Founding Members
2023-2024 Annual Report
CDHA's
Annual Report
Board & Staff
Who We Are,
Our Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board Meeting Highlights
CDHA Staff
Advisory Committees
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Research Advisory Committee
Contact Us
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Email, Membership Feedback Form
Contact Information
Membership Feedback Form
Member Treatment & Complaints Policies
Community
Join in
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CDHA Online Community
Member Blogs, Forums,
Wiki's & More
Provincial Associations
Information & Resources
for All Provinces
Provincial Associations
DHAA (Alberta)
BCDHA (British Columbia)
MDHA (Manitoba)
NBDHA (New Brunswick)
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ODHA (Ontario)
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CDHA Members
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Membership Means More
Free with Membership
Free Webinars
Professional Development
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Support for Practice Success
More Discounts & Savings
Membership FAQs
Membership Support and
Frequently Asked Questions
Member Moments
Recognizing Member
Achievements and Awards
Exclusive Offers
Limited-Time Offers
for CDHA Members
Indigenous Student Bursary
The Profession
Professional
Resources for DHs
Professional Identity
Our Professional
Identity Statement
Professional Identity
Public Perceptions Survey
Oh Canada! Magazine
CDHA's Oral Health
Canada Magazine
Oh Canada! Magazine
Info for Contributors
Sponsorship and Advertising
Oh Canada! Readers' Choice Award
Oh Canada! Archives
Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene
A peer-reviewed, MEDLINE-indexed
research journal
Research
Dental Hygiene Research
Agenda and Resources
Research
Dental Hygiene Research Agenda
National Oral Health Research Strategy
Dental Hygienists with Doctoral Degrees Directory
Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education
Research Funding
Cochrane Health Evidence
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Federally delivered
public plan
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Canadian Dental Care Plan FAQ
Canada Dental Benefit (Closed)
Archived - benefit
closed
Advocacy
Advocacy Initiatives
& Resources
Advocacy
Visit Your DH Campaign
Our Focus
New Federal Investments
National Oral Health Care for Seniors
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness (Rural and Remote Communities)
Community Water Fluoridation
Implications of Taxing Employer-Sponsored Health and Dental Benefits
Advocacy Highlights by Year
Resources
Featured Publications and Data
Partners for Impact
CDHA on Parliament Hill
Federal Election
Resources
Fact Sheets &
Reports
Resources
Fact Sheets and Resources
Ethics Corner
Client's Bill of Rights
Supply Data
Reports
Awards & Recognition
Members Recognized for
Career Excellence
Awards & Recognition
CDHA Scholarship Program
CDHA Life Memberships
CDHA Distinguished Service Award
CDHA Award of Merit
Career Centre
Career
Information
Explore the Career Centre
Dental hygiene is more
than just a job...
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities from
Across Canada
Career Opportunities
Search Career Opportunities
Post Your Free Listing
Independent Practice
Your Guide to Running
a Dental Hygiene Practice
Independent Practice Network (IPN)
Claim Form & Billing Set-Up
Long-Term Care Resources
Business Courses
Business Planning
Business Related Presentations
Business Protection Insurance
Insurance Claims Support
National List of Service Codes
Exclusive Group Discounts
Dental Hygiene Profession in Canada
General Dental Hygiene
Career Information
Regulatory Authorities
Professional Development
Career Search Tips
Career in Dental Hygiene
Working & Volunteering Abroad
Dental Hygiene Practice FAQ
Job Market & Employment Survey
2023 Job Market &
Employment Survey
2023 Job Market & Employment Survey
Healthy & Respectful Workplace
Resources for a Healthy
& Respectful Workplace
Vision of a Healthy & Respectful Workplace for Dental Hygienists
2023 CDHA Healthy & Respectful Workplace Survey
Workplace Wellness Corner
Healthy Professional Worker Partnership
Healthy Workplace Matters
Video Series: Conversations to Build Collaborative Workplaces
Physical Health & Ergonomics
Psychological Well-Being
Contracts & Policies
Practice Questions
RDH Inspirations - Upload Your Video
Professional Dev
Evidence-informed
Learning
Discover Professional Development
Maintaining Your
Continuing Competency
2024 National Conference
2024 National Conference
October 17-19, 2024, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Wrap Up
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Online Courses
Online courses
Covering Various Topics
CDHA Online Courses
3rd Party Online Courses
Online Courses FAQs
Dental Hygiene Quarterly
Webinars
Free online webinars
Covering Various Topics
Upcoming Webinars
CDHA Webinars
Sponsored Webinars
3rd Party Webinars
How CDHA Webinars Work
Scholarly Activities
CJDH Between The Lines,
Position papers, statements
CJDH Between the Lines: Video Podcast
Position Papers, Statements & Guidelines
In-Person Events
In-Person Events
Covering Various Topics
Upcoming In-Person Events
Recent In-Person Events
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Virtual Events
Covering Various Topics
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Recent Virtual Events
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Students
A Wealth of Information for Graduating
or New Students
Introduction
Join/Renew/Upgrade Student Membership
Student Writing Competition
Top 20 Tips to Graduation
Student Leadership Program
Indigenous Student Bursary
Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs
Studying Abroad
Regulation
Advice
Guide to Researching
Transfer Credits
Dental Hygiene Schools & Programs
News-Events
Press Releases,
Upcoming Events
News & Press
CDHA
In The News
National Dental Hygienists Week
Celebrate the Profession!
Celebrate With Us!
Introduction
Colouring Contest
Put Your Purple On!
Landmark Lighting
Celebration Ideas
Free Promotional Materials
Media Resources
Multimedia Files
In The News
Events Calendar
CDHA, & Community Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Oral Health Events Calendar
Submit Your Free Listing
Corporate
Opportunities to
Build your Brand
What CDHA Provides
Your Connection to
Oral Health Experts
Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities
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Top 20 Tips to Get You to Dental Hygiene Graduation & Beyond
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As a student:
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CDHA with FREE student membership and receive automatic renewal of your student membership every year.
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Get involved with CDHA and your class; apply to be a
CDHA student leader
.
Take advantage of CDHA's networking, resources, and professional development opportunities including
FREE webinars
all year long!
Join
CDHA's Student Facebook Group.
Attend classes, ask questions, study hard, be proactive in seeking support, and succeed on your exams and assignments.
Meet with a career advisor/faculty advisor at your school to go over your career objectives. Find out how you can gain experience to fill any gaps before graduation to make you a better candidate for the type of career you want.
Complete your dental hygiene coursework. Make sure that you have completed the required number of classroom, clinical hours, and community hours.
Make some lifelong friends along the way!
Preparing for graduation:
Apply to write the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination at
fdhrc.ca
(not mandatory for licensure in Quebec.)
Examination Dates
Application Deadline Dates
January 22–23, 2025
November 22, 2024
May 21–22, 2025
March 21, 2025
September 17–18, 2025
July 17, 2025
Prepare for your board exam with these tips:
fdhrc.ca/pages/ndhce/exam-prep
.
Pass your board exam.
Celebrate passing your board exam!
Preparing for practice:
Once you pass the board exam,
upgrade to FREE Graduated Student membership
. CDHA’s Graduated Student membership category includes professional liability insurance (PLI) coverage of up to $5 million aggregate until December 31 of the year in which you passed the board exam. (Registration for licensure in Québec includes PLI.)
Consider
other professional insurance
through CDHA such as extended health, dental, and disability coverage.
Apply for registration with your
provincial regulatory body
(Investigate regulatory requirements for practising dental hygiene in the province of your choice. Other requirements such as jurisprudence and criminal record checks may apply.)
Explore employment opportunities in our full-service
career centre
.
Network with your dental community. Attend conferences, job fairs, and community events. Click
here
to view CDHA's Oral Health Events Calendar.
Embody
CDHA's professional identity statement
to be a better ambassador for the profession and your national association.
Consider taking the
self-initiation course
in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia only.
Embrace lifelong learning by staying involved with CDHA through
events
,
courses
, and
committees
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