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Find out about upcoming oral health events or post an event, celebrate the profession with NDHW™ or browse our latest news releases.

Mastering Dental Implant Maintenance sponsored by PHILIPS

Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada’s Health and Dental System

Beyond Skin Deep: Middle Age & Oral Health sponsored by Kenvue

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CDHA is the collective national voice of more than 31,000 dental hygienists working in Canada, directly representing over 22,000 individual members, including students. Since 1963, CDHA has worked to advance the profession and promote the importance of oral health.

Participation in the CDCP

Oral health providers can now confirm their participation in the CDCP directly with Sun Life. Learn more

Canada Dental Benefit

The Canada Dental Benefit is an interim financial support measure that can be used to cover any oral health services provided by an oral health professional, including dental hygienists. Learn More

Share Your Snapshots

CDHA’s free image bank was designed for you to use in your practice to support promotions, media, etc. We have recently developed an easy upload tool to help you share photos you have taken in your practice. Visit the imageBank and click on the purple “Upload Your DH Photos” button to get started.

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Conference Registration Now Open!

Exceptional education and unforgettable experiences await you in Niagara Falls, Ontario! CDHA is excited to announce that registration is now open for our in-person 2024 fall conference, which will be held over 3 days in October and will feature 25+ dental hygiene sessions, 50+ exhibitors, and preconference workshops held at some of the region’s iconic wineries. Early bird pricing is in effect for a limited time, so be sure to visit our website to learn more. Plus, check out our helpful page on Requesting Employer Support to attend. Come for the learning and stay for unrivalled adventures and memorable moments!

Dental Implant Maintenance Webinar: Additional Resource

Our recent FREE webinar on dental implant maintenance, sponsored by Philips, reviews what works best to keep implants healthy and functioning and how to blend this evidence-based information into your existing routines. What’s more: a new resource has been added to the curriculum!

Position Paper on Radiographs: Research Consultant Needed

We are seeking a research consultant to support the development of a position paper on the need for radiographs in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. Expressions of interest must be submitted to Juliana Jackson by 12:00 pm ET on May 31.

Dental Hygienists Break Down Barriers

Dental hygienists all understand their powerful potential to improve oral health care delivery in Canada. At every opportunity, CDHA seeks to share this important message with the public and politicians. Read our most recent opinion piece, written by CDHA President Francine Trudeau, in the April 25 issue of The Hill Times, a leading source for Canada’s political and government news.

News Releases

Budget 2024: Improving Access to Oral Health Care in Rural and Remote Communities
April 16, 2024 - The Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, tabled the federal government’s Budget 2024 today. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) commends the federal government’s commitment to expanding

April Highlights Importance of Oral Health for Total Health
April 2, 2024 - April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 4 to 10. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health,” reminding us that taking care of our

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