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Intraoral radiographs for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of periodontal disease

CDHA National Conference - November 12 - 14 - Halifax, NS

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CDHA is the collective national voice of over 35,000 dental hygienists working in Canada, directly representing over 24,000 individual members, including students. Since 1963, CDHA has worked to advance the profession and promote the importance of oral health.

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CJDH Between the Lines: Video Podcast

This FREE offering is dedicated to supporting evidence-informed dental hygiene practice, and each episode offers 2 hours of education. Watch or listen today!

Celebrate Member Moments

Check out the achievements of the latest group of individuals recognized in the Spring issue of Oh Canada! magazine. #CDHAmembermoments. Sponsored by Haleon

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Celebrating Excellence: 2026 CDHA Award Winners

CDHA recognizes exceptional volunteer service and outstanding scholarship through its award programs.

The board of directors is delighted to announce Wendy Stewart as the winner of this year’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her significant contributions to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession in Canada. Also honoured, as recipients of this year’s Award of Merit, are Mandy McGill, Melinda Ferguson Robertson, Rachael Dvorski, and Teresa Belarde-Chan.

The editorial board of the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH) announces the winners of its 2026 research and writing awards:

Best Original Research Article: Katherine Yerex, Juyoung Lee, Robert J Schroth, Jinchul Kim, Jeanette M Edwards, Khalida Hai-Santiago, et al.
Best Literature Review: Cristine Miron Stefani, Adriano de Almeida de Lima, Fabiane Miron Stefani, Janice Y Kung, Carlos Flores-Mir, Sharon M Compton
CDHA/CJDH Student Writing Competition, sponsored by Philips Sonicare: Kelley Manseau, George Brown Polytechnic (best essay); Anna Sohi, UBC (best literature review)

The Oh Canada! 2026 Readers’ Choice Award, as voted by CDHA members, goes to Emily Bissonnette for her article, “From Passion to Advocacy,” published in spring 2025.

Congratulations to our award winners for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession!

Get Ready for Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month

October is Healthy Workplace Month, and Excellence Canada is hosting a webinar that will walk you through everything you need to know to launch a successful and engaging program. Register for either their Tuesday, September 15 (9:30 am ET) or Tuesday, September 15 (1:00 pm ET) session and visit CDHA’s Healthy and Respectful Workplace web pages for additional tools and resources.

Board of Directors’ Summer Meeting Highlights

CDHA’s board of directors met virtually on July 29. Highlights from the meeting are now available.

Independent Practice Anniversaries

Warmest congratulations to all independent dental hygienists whose businesses are celebrating anniversaries this month! CDHA applauds your entrepreneurial spirit and invaluable contribution to enhancing access to high-quality dental hygiene care for all Canadians.

Phyllis Bertrand (3rd)	Angelita Maramag (12th)
Paulette Gaudreau Lamothe (4th)	Wendy Wells (13th)
Carolyn Maloney (6th)	Sheri Bucholtz (13th)
Anila Irfan (7th)	Cheryl (Cheri) Wu (15th)
Krista Dufour (8th)	Suzanne Leinor (18th)

Do you have questions about starting a business or working as an independent dental hygienist? Visit our FAQ web page. Your Independent Practice Network inquiries can be directed to CDHA’s professional practice advisor, Kelly Turner, RDH.

News Releases

CDHA marks World No Tobacco Day, calls for stronger action to protect youth from the harms of vaping
2026-05-29 - 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.

Brush Up on Your Oral Health Basics This April
2026-04-01 - Oral Health Month is a valuable opportunity to focus on building and maintaining good dental hygiene habits that can protect your overall health.

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