The Independent Practice Network (IPN), launched in 2014‒2015, is designed to meet your specific
needs as a
member of CDHA’s growing community of independent practice dental hygienists. Membership in the
network must
be renewed yearly. CDHA’s Manager of Professional Practice, Donna Wells,
is your contact for Practice Success inquiries.
Our Commitment to You
Support for CDHA’s independent practitioners is a high priority for the association. Today, thanks to
that
commitment,
over 1,000 CDHA members are part of this network, almost all insurance carriers accept standard
paper
claims,
and more than 400 members submit claims electronically through CDHA-ACHDnet
TM to
over
30 different carriers. CDHA has also worked hard to secure government contracts
allowing
independent
practitioners to provide services and improve access to care in remote, underserviced areas, for
First
Nations
people through the NIHB Program, as well as for seniors and other vulnerable Canadian
populations.
Growing Together
As CDHA continues its efforts to advance independent practice, it is clear that formal mobilization
of the
group
will help move us forward. By joining this exciting network for only $75, you will receive
special benefits
available
ONLY to members of the IPN.
The Benefits
- Eligibility for a nine-digit
Unique
Identification Number (UIN)
- Access to
CDHA-ACHDnet™,
enabling you to submit claims electronically and obtain a four-digit office number.
- Membership in the independent practice online community listserv with close to 1,000 members
communicating daily
- Free online professional development opportunities including:
- Priority registration and discounted fees for CDHA’s independent practice workshops.
- Access to exclusive group purchase discounts through
First
Data,
Henry
Schein and
Sunstar
Canada
- Your voice represented by the Independent Practice Advisory Committee
- Reduced rates ($75 discount) for practice management software from Maxident at
www.hygienistmaxident.com
- Listing on CDHA’s
“Find An Independent Dental Hygienist” online practice registry.
CDHA looks forward to having you join this unique network to further promote the progress and
strengthen the
position
of independent practitioners across Canada! To ensure your access to all of these valuable
benefits after
November
1, 2018, remember to include the Independent Practice Network (IPN) membership add-on option
when renewing
your
CDHA membership.