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 1,100 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
,
Sunstar Canada
, and
Surgically Clean Air
- Your voice represented by the Independent Dental Hygiene Practice Advisory Committee
- 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, 2020, remember to include the Independent Practice Network (IPN) membership add-on option when renewing your
CDHA membership.