Partners for Impact

Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD)

The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD) is the national voice for dental public health in Canada that exists to support members, government, institutions, and agencies who are dedicated to improving oral health and assuring oral health equity in Canadians.

Canadian Coalition for Public Health in the 21st Century (CCPH21)

The Canadian Coalition for Public Health in the 21st Century (CCPH21) is a national network of non-profit organizations, professional associations, health charities and research organizations that share the common goal to improve and sustain the health of Canadians. The coalition was dissolved in 2023.

Cochrane Canada

Cochrane Canada is the Canadian arm of Cochrane – an independent global network of healthcare practitioners, researchers, patient advocates, and others.

Cochrane Oral Health

Cochrane Oral Health, as part of Cochrane, publishes summaries of the best quality research available to help people make informed decisions about oral healthcare choices.

Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)

The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) is the body responsible for accrediting dental, dental specialty, dental residency, dental hygiene and dental assisting education programs in Canada. CDAC also accredits dental services.

Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition (EHPC)

The Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition (EHPC) is a coalition of organizations representing over 100,000 regulated health professions that make up Canada’s health care landscape, including Audiologists, Chiropractors, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Denturists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Social Workers.

HEAL, Organizations for Health Action

HEAL is a coalition of 40 national health organizations dedicated to improving the health of Canadians and the quality of care they receive. A key focus for HEAL is the promotion of sustainable solutions and health system transformations for lasting impact on the health and well- being of all Canadians.

Health Canada

Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks.

International Federation of Dental Hygienists

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is an international non-profit association uniting national dental hygienist organizations, by fostering leadership and collaboration.

Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC)

The Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) is a federation of organizations which have a statutory responsibility to regulate the profession of dental hygiene within their respective provinces.

Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada

The mandate of the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada is to advance population level oral health through health promotion, disease prevention, and professional/technical guidance. Special emphasis is placed on vulnerable populations.

Research Canada

Research Canada is a national, broad-based alliance dedicated to advancing health research and health innovation through collaborative advocacy.