Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Anne Caissie, at its virtual annual general meeting on … more
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CDHA Response to Today’s PM Announcement on the Canada Dental Benefit
Wendy Stewart, CDHA’s President has issued the following statement in a response to today’s announcement by Prime Minister Trudeau, that the government is moving forward … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Releases Policy Paper on a National Oral Health Care Plan for Canadian Seniors
In a policy paper, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is calling on the Government of Canada to commit $2 billion over five years to provincial … more
CDHA Applauds Government’s Support of Increased Access to Oral Health Care
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), representing more than 20,000 dental hygienists working across the country, welcomes the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister … more
CDHA Applauds LPC and NDP for Prioritizing Oral Health Care in Agreement
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of an agreement reached between the Liberal Party of Canada and the … more
CDHA and Dental Industry Partner for Success
As the focus shifts from oral health month (April) to a new membership year and a first-ever virtual conference, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) … more
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Celebrate World Oral Health Day
On March 20, Canada’s dental hygienists will join in the global celebration of World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.org). With the theme, “Be Proud of Your … more
Getting Back to Dental Hygiene During the Pandemic
According to a national poll conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), many Canadians have delayed professional dental hygiene care since … more
Do You Know a Dental Hygiene Superhero?
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to help us recognize, for the fourth year in a row, dental hygiene health care superheroes … more
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Tiffany Ludwicki, at its virtual annual general meeting on … more
Statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association on the Safety of Non-Essential Dental Procedures
On August 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “routine non-essential oral health care—which usually includes oral health check-ups, dental cleanings and preventive care—be … more
Returning to Work
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has developed the following interim guidance for dental hygienists considering a return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. CDHA’s … more
COVID-19 Update for CDHA Members
Return to Work Guidance A comprehensive downloadable Return to Work Handbook, including questions to ask your employer, is now available for CDHA members. This handbook … more
Dental Hygienists Offer Tooth-Friendly Tricks & Treats For Halloween
As witches and wizards prepare to haunt neighbourhoods across Canada on October 31, dental hygienists urge us all to be mindful of warding off cavities … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate Excellence
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession, the national association, research, … more
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Leanne Huvenaars, at its recent national conference in St. … more
Dental Hygienists Call For Exemption On Treatment Of Spouses
In response to recent media coverage of an Ontario registered dental hygienist who lost his appeal to the Ontario Divisional Court to have his 5-year … more
Dental Hygienists Meet In Newfoundland To Share Clinical And Research Expertise
Dental hygienists from across Canada will gather in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from October 3 to 5 to share leading-edge research and clinical and … more
Middle Sackville Dental Hygienist Recognized Nationally
In early 2019, Canadians were asked to nominate a dental hygienist for the Canadian Dental Hygiene Superhero contest. The second annual event measured candidates by … more
Canada’s Dental Hygiene Superhero Unmasked
From an impressive field of 856 deserving nominees from across Canada, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to reveal the winner of its … more