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The Canadian Dental Hygienist Association Elects New President

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The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Francine Trudeau, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 21. Francine is from Quebec and joins president-elect Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), past president Anne Caissie (New Brunswick), and directors Donna Lee (British Columbia), Kaylen Anholt (Saskatchewan), Kathy Yerex (Manitoba), Bev … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President

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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 Saturday, October 22. Anne is from New Brunswick and joins president-elect Francine Trudeau (Quebec), past president Wendy Stewart (Nova Scotia), and directors Donna Lee (British Columbia), Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), Kaylen … Read more

CDHA Response to Today’s PM Announcement on the Canada Dental Benefit

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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 on dental care by providing direct, tax-free payments to qualifying families who earn $90,000 or less, to pay for dental visits for children under 12, starting December, for a 2-year … Read more

Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Releases Policy Paper on a National Oral Health Care Plan for Canadian Seniors

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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 and territorial governments to deliver a pan-Canadian oral health program that would give Canadian seniors, wherever they may live, access to preventive oral care services to help them maintain good … Read more

CDHA Applauds Government’s Support of Increased Access to Oral Health Care

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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 and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on April 7. The federal budget includes funding of $5.3 billion over five years, starting in 2022—2023, and $1.7 … Read more

CDHA Applauds LPC and NDP for Prioritizing Oral Health Care in Agreement

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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 New Democratic Party that prioritizes a new oral health care program for low-income Canadians, including seniors. “Improved access to oral health care for seniors in Canada tops our list of … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President

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The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Wendy Stewart, at its virtual annual general meeting on Saturday, October 16. Wendy is from Nova Scotia and joins president-elect Anne Marie Caissie (New Brunswick), past president Tiffany Ludwicki (Newfoundland and Labrador), and directors Rae McFarlane (British Columbia), Alexandra … Read more

CDHA and Dental Industry Partner for Success

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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) continues to foster meaningful partnerships with dental industry. CDHA recognizes how important these partnerships are to the success of its mission: advancing the dental hygiene profession and promoting the importance … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Celebrate World Oral Health Day

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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 Mouth,” this public awareness campaign reminds people of all ages that good oral health can help us live a longer, healthier life. “Oral health is essential to overall physical, social, … Read more

Getting Back to Dental Hygiene During the Pandemic

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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 the COVID-19 pandemic began. The poll of 2000 adults, conducted between January 15 and 18, revealed that only 4 in 10 Canadians have seen their dental hygienist since March 2020. … Read more

Do You Know a Dental Hygiene Superhero?

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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 in communities across Canada. Championed by your oral health defender CDHA and sponsored by Sensodyne®, the Dental Hygiene Superhero competition which runs from February 1 to May 11, 2021, celebrates … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President

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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 Saturday, October 3. Tiffany is from Newfoundland and Labrador and joins president-elect Wendy Stewart (Nova Scotia), past president Leanne Huvenaars (Saskatchewan), and directors Rae McFarlane (British Columbia), Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), … Read more

Statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association on the Safety of Non-Essential Dental Procedures

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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 delayed until there has been sufficient reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates from community transmission to cluster cases or according to official recommendations at national, sub-national or local level.”1 Canadian oral … Read more

Dental Hygienists and Dental Industry: A Partnership for Progress

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As we navigate these challenging times, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is deeply appreciative of the amazing dedication and commitment of our new and long-time dental industry partners. CDHA is grateful for these professional partnerships, which yield so many benefits for our members. “These strategic relationships are invaluable in advancing the dental hygiene profession … Read more

Returning to Work

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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 best practice recommendations are based, first and foremost, on ensuring safety for dental hygienists, their clients, team members, families, and communities. Because the scientific evidence guiding COVID-19 decision making continues … Read more

COVID-19 Update for CDHA Members

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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 complements the Return to Work webpage providing interim guidance for dental hygienists considering a return to work during the COVID19 pandemic and includes questions to ask your employer. To view … Read more

Dental Hygienists Offer Tooth-Friendly Tricks & Treats For Halloween

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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 on Halloween night. While the new Canada’s Food Guide emphasizes sugar reduction for good overall health, dental hygienists have known for years that there is a link between high sugar … Read more

Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate Excellence

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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, and knowledge translation. “Our 2019 award winners have achieved much in their professional and personal lives,” notes Leanne Huvenaars, CDHA president. “We are thrilled to celebrate their efforts with our … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President

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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. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Leanne is from Saskatchewan and joins president-elect Tiffany Ludwicki (Newfoundland and Labrador), past president Tracy Bowser (Prince Edward Island), and directors Rae McFarlane (British Columbia), Alexandra … Read more

Dental Hygienists Call For Exemption On Treatment Of Spouses

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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 licence revocation for treating his wife overturned, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association(CDHA) is strongly urging the government of Ontario to grant the same exemption for spousal treatment to dental hygienists … Read more