October 6, 2026 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the release of the Canadian Dental Association's (CDA) report, From Coverage to Care: An Evidence-Informed Assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and agrees that the CDCP has significantly improved access to oral health care for Canadians. CDHA is calling for a stronger focus on prevention, including oral health education, early intervention, and evidence-informed preventive services. Investing in prevention improves health outcomes, supports healthier communities, and will help ensure the long-term success of the CDCP. Backgrounder Public Opinion on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) From Coverage to Care: An Evidence-Informed Assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the release of the Canadian Dental Association's (CDA) report, From Coverage to Care: An Evidence-Informed Assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and agrees that the CDCP has significantly improved access to oral health care for Canadians.
CDHA is calling for a stronger focus on prevention, including oral health education, early intervention, and evidence-informed preventive services. Investing in prevention improves health outcomes, supports healthier communities, and will help ensure the long-term success of the CDCP.
September 23, 2026 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Wendy Wells, at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday, September 19.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Wendy Wells, at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday, September 19.
May 29, 2026 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is marking World No Tobacco Day on May 31, highlighting the significant risks tobacco and nicotine pose to oral and overall health—and renewing calls for stronger action to address youth vaping in Canada.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is marking World No Tobacco Day on May 31, highlighting the significant risks tobacco and nicotine pose to oral and overall health—and renewing calls for stronger action to address youth vaping in Canada.
April 1, 2026 Oral Health Month is a valuable opportunity to focus on building and maintaining good dental hygiene habits that can protect your overall health. Offert en français www.cdha.ca/NDHW www.cdha.ca/ACHD
Oral Health Month is a valuable opportunity to focus on building and maintaining good dental hygiene habits that can protect your overall health.
October 6, 2026 New national public opinion research released today by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) shows Canadians place exceptionally high trust in dental hygienists and strongly support prevention‑focused dental hygiene care, while also acknowledging that barriers to access remain. Offert en français Speaking notes | Notes d'allocution Infographic | Infographie Survey Results Recorded press conference | Conférence de presse enregistrée
New national public opinion research released today by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) shows Canadians place exceptionally high trust in dental hygienists and strongly support prevention‑focused dental hygiene care, while also acknowledging that barriers to access remain.
January 8, 2026 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to share a landmark achievement for our profession and for the next generation of oral health care providers.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to share a landmark achievement for our profession and for the next generation of oral health care providers.
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.