October 24, 2024 As people across Canada mark Healthy Workplace Month this October, dental hygienists are raising awareness of the challenges oral health professionals face daily at work, whether they are in clinical practice, education or public health.
As people across Canada mark Healthy Workplace Month this October, dental hygienists are raising awareness of the challenges oral health professionals face daily at work, whether they are in clinical practice, education or public health.
October 18, 2024 More than 500 dental hygienists from across Canada are gathered in Niagara Falls this week for a three-day, action-packed professional development program hosted by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA). Offert en français
More than 500 dental hygienists from across Canada are gathered in Niagara Falls this week for a three-day, action-packed professional development program hosted by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA).
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October 2, 2024 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Alexandra Sheppard, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Alexandra Sheppard, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
August 9, 2024 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) annually celebrates its long-standing partnerships with dental industry.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) annually celebrates its long-standing partnerships with dental industry.
June 27, 2024 As of today, eligibility for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will open for children under 18, and people with a valid Canada Disability Tax Credit.
As of today, eligibility for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will open for children under 18, and people with a valid Canada Disability Tax Credit.
May 2, 2024 It’s a historic time in Canada for the oral health of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Yesterday, on May 1, many independent dental hygienists began providing treatment for eligible seniors under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).
It’s a historic time in Canada for the oral health of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Yesterday, on May 1, many independent dental hygienists began providing treatment for eligible seniors under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).
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 the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in rural and remote communities, among other health care and social services professionals.
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 the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in rural and remote communities, among other health care and social services professionals.
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 teeth and gums has an impact on so much more than just our mouth. Offert en français
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 teeth and gums has an impact on so much more than just our mouth.
March 7, 2024 As the voice of a female-dominated workforce of oral health professionals, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. CDHA recognizes this as a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all women in the profession of dental hygiene. Offert en français
As the voice of a female-dominated workforce of oral health professionals, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. CDHA recognizes this as a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all women in the profession of dental hygiene.
February 8, 2024 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the next phase of the rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Offert en français
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the next phase of the rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).
December 11, 2023 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as a historic step for oral health care in Canada. Offert en français
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as a historic step for oral health care in Canada.
November 9, 2023 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Francine Trudeau, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 21.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Francine Trudeau, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 21.
October 23, 2023 The Hill Times published an article by CDHA president Anne Caissie discussing the readiness of dental hygienists to facilitate greater and more equitable access to oral health care for vulnerable populations and marginalized communities across the country.
The Hill Times published an article by CDHA president Anne Caissie discussing the readiness of dental hygienists to facilitate greater and more equitable access to oral health care for vulnerable populations and marginalized communities across the country.
August 10, 2023 The Hill Times published an article by CDHA president Anne Caissie discussing the importance of preventive oral health in the new federal dental care plan (expected to begin rolling out by 2023).
The Hill Times published an article by CDHA president Anne Caissie discussing the importance of preventive oral health in the new federal dental care plan (expected to begin rolling out by 2023).
June 14, 2023 As a new fiscal year unfolds, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) celebrates its long-standing partnerships with dental industry. These meaningful collaborations have been instrumental in moving the dental hygiene profession forward and in building awareness across Canada of the importance of oral health and its impact on our overall health.
As a new fiscal year unfolds, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) celebrates its long-standing partnerships with dental industry. These meaningful collaborations have been instrumental in moving the dental hygiene profession forward and in building awareness across Canada of the importance of oral health and its impact on our overall health.
April 4, 2023 New public polling data conducted on behalf of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) by Abacus Data reveals that 88% of Canadians support the federal government’s new dental care funding, but there are also some areas of concern. Offert en français EN | FR Full Report (en anglais seulement)
New public polling data conducted on behalf of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) by Abacus Data reveals that 88% of Canadians support the federal government’s new dental care funding, but there are also some areas of concern.
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April 1, 2023 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 4–10. Offert en français
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 4–10.
March 29, 2023 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government’s historic dental care investment as part of Budget 2023.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government’s historic dental care investment as part of Budget 2023.
February 15, 2023 February is Heart Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the risks of heart disease and stroke and the importance of making better lifestyle choices for optimal health.
February is Heart Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the risks of heart disease and stroke and the importance of making better lifestyle choices for optimal health.
February 1, 2023 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the release of the updated Long-Term Care Services standard by the Health Standards Organization (HSO).
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the release of the updated Long-Term Care Services standard by the Health Standards Organization (HSO).
In an average year the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its members generate hundreds of media articles and news segments promoting oral health and the profession of dental hygiene. This ranges from national news coverage on Global and CTV television to local coverage in community newspapers like the Smiths Falls Record, Medicine Hat News and in other communities large and small across Canada.
Check out just a few examples of the highlights of this year’s coverage.