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 Hygiene
‘Vague, Disappointing, Not Good Enough’: BC Dental Hygienists React to Reopening Guidelines
Dental hygienists have questions about why some jurisdictions have stronger protections for a return to work than will be in place here in B.C. Other … more
Jobs Report Highlights Concerning Trend for Health Benefits Tied to Employment in Canada
Today’s national employment numbers indicate that 2 million more Canadians are unemployed and seeking work as of April. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is … more
Hindsight is 20/20: Missing the Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis
Amid our present-day pandemic, the disease of oral and oropharyngeal cancer once again has a much larger adversary. April has come and gone with very … more
COVID-19 Update for CDHA Members
Provincial Re-Opening Announcements As provinces announce their frameworks and timeframes for re-opening across the country, CDHA is actively reviewing and assessing relevant information for dental … more
Stay Home with the Digital Edition of Oral Hygiene.
WE WILL BE PRESENTING OUR MAY ISSUE OF ORAL HYGIENE EXCLUSIVELY ON OUR WEBSITE! At a time of challenge, having the right information and inspiration … more
The Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences (CADH) Donates Over 30,000 PPE
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, CADH donated PPE to Trillium Health Partners and Chartwell Retirement Residences; Will offer free dental hygiene services to all … more
COVID-19 Update for CDHA Members
Urgent request for Volunteers to Assist with COVID-19 from Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer CDHA received a letter from the Public Health Agency … more
Oral Science Hosts Live Free Webinar on 5 Essential Hygiene Solutions
Let’s make the most of this downtime and challenge ourselves to expand our knowledge. Please join our Oral Health Consultant and RDH Lucy Pavao for … more
Enacting Change: Dentistry, Dental Hygiene Students Push Green Plans
A group of green-minded students is working to reduce the carbon footprint of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The … more
Let Love Rule: Flight 1246, Seat 18A
Crosscheck complete. Ready for departure from one of the most remarkable adventures I’ve had the privilege of embarking on. I’m faced with the incredibly challenging … more
20/20 Vision on Dental Hygiene
With the ball drop at midnight and the off-key vocals of “Auld Lang Syne” bidding farewell to 2019, we enter a time of both reflection … more
Collect What You Produce: Overcoming Objections
‘‘The # 1 secret to overcoming cost objections is to actively listen to your clients/patients and simply create value that exceeds their expectations.” — John … more
Amazing, Innovative, Dental Hygienists!
According to CDHA, the key responsibilities of dental hygienists are health promotion, education, clinical therapy, research, change agent, and administration. The following five hygienists are … more
Do You Know a Dental Hygiene Superhero?
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to help us recognize, for the third year in a row, dental hygiene health care superheroes … more
Winter Tires, Dental Hygiene and Cat Hotels Now Included in Brussels’ Price Index
The federal economy minister is expected to approve a proposal to adapt the basket of products that are used to calculate the consumer price index … more
Moncton Break-Dancing Dentist Releases ‘Old Town Road’ Remake To Promote Oral Hygiene
When you first meet Moncton’s Dr. Luc Sipkema, he comes off as a pretty clinical and serious guy. “Everybody has got that professional side and … more
Oral Hygiene Presents: The Hygienist Handbook
As you are all very aware, dental hygienists are educated health professionals who specialize in the promotion of oral health and the prevention of oral … more
The Business Of Dental Hygiene
As a practicing dental hygienist, I focused on the delivery of patient-centred care, avoided the financial and operational aspects of a dental practice, and had … more
WHO Report Shows The Arts Can Help Treat And Prevent Illness
Didgeridoo lessons, singing toothbrushes, and calligraphy training can all benefit health, according to a new report. The World Health Organisation looked at the ways in … more