Hygiene Spotlight: Kellie Watson
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing Kellie Watson and her extraordinary work in Saskatchewan’s oral health community. Why … more
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‘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
Keep Calm & ADPIE: Unleashing Hygienists’ Potential
Did you know that acronyms are actually very modern inventions? They were found to be in existence around World War 1, but were still not … more
Communicating Oral Inflammation: A Chair-Side Conversation That Can Change a Life
Have you ever said to a client during their dental hygiene appointment, “oh there is just a little bit of bleeding”? Overall, giving the client … more
Dental Hygienist Offering Alternative to Traditional Dentist Visit
A Grande Prairie woman is hoping to change the way people look at a traditional visit to the dentist. Dental Hygienist Meg Kreutziger recently opened … more
Dental Hygienist Loses Licence And Called ‘Sexual Abuser’ For Treating His Wife
A dental hygienist branded as a sexual abuser and stripped of his licence because he treated his wife has lost his bid to have the … more
After Career-Ending Work Injuries, Dental Hygienist Turns To Researching The Problem
A P.E.I. dental hygienist who had to stop practising because of repetitive strain injuries is now researching just how common the problem is and coming … more
Hygienists Are Ditching Dentists’ Offices To Set Up Their Own Clinics
Ashley McCarthy’s workday often starts at a Calgary-area school, but she’s not a teacher. She’s one of an increasing number of dental hygienists who have … more
Oral Health for Total Health: The Integral Role of the Dental Hygienist
Despite its integral function in the field of oral health care, many are unaware that the role of the dental hygienist goes beyond cleaning teeth. … more
Helping Patients Live Longer and Better Lives
A New look at Systemic Inflammation, Microbiome, Gum Disease Diagnosis, Treatment and Keeping Dental/Gum Disease in Remission Traditionally in dentistry we have been taught to … more
A Leap of Faith: Jamaica 2018
Beneath bright blue skies with perfectly painted clouds lies a place that is making a change in dental hygiene. As a practicing RDH of 11 … more
Do You Know a Dental Hygiene Superhero?
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to support our second annual competition to recognize dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Start the Cannabis Conversation
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. With the recent … more
Royal Palm Beach Woman Charged With Practicing Dental Hygiene Without License
A Royal Palm Beach woman is accused of practicing dental hygiene without a license. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 45-year-old Alexandra Gallego after a month-long … more
Hu-Friedy Launches Exclusive Subscription Sharpening Service for Busy Dental Professionals
Hu-Friedy, the global leader in dental instrument manufacturing and infection prevention solutions, today announced the launch of EverCare, a new subscription-based scaler sharpening service for dental … more
Dental Equipment Stolen From Vancouver Island Charity
As a dental hygienist, Heather Cooper’s job is to make peoples smiles shine. She normally works in Nanaimo but each year, as part of the … more
Canada’s Dental Hygiene Superhero Unmasked
From an impressive field of 818 deserving nominees, representing every province and territory in Canada, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to reveal … more
Dental Hygienist Tops List of Fastest Growing SMB Jobs in Canada
Small to medium size businesses (SMBs) play a pivotal role in the Canadian economy. According to Statistics Canada, as of December 2015, there were 1.17 million … more
National Dental Hygienists Week Promotes “Oral Health for Total Health”
National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place April 7‒13 as part of oral health month in Canada. During the week, which emphasizes “Oral Health for … more
Infection Control Lawsuits: Getting Sued for Nervous Shock
It is one of your worst nightmares. Public health officials get a complaint from one of your patients. They storm into your office and shut … more