News Releases - 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.

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

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

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.