The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is calling on governments and employers to recognize both the successes and the challenges in the sector. The association urges investment in workplace improvements, retention strategies, and evidence-based workforce planning. “A supportive, healthy workplace is a productive and successful workplace,” said CDHA CEO Ondina Love. “We know that many dental practices are … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan as a historic step for oral health care in Canada. Representing more than 31,000 dental hygienists across the country, CDHA commends the government’s commitment to enhancing access to oral health care but also cautions there’s a need for ongoing consultation … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association praised royal assent for Bill C-31 “We have for the first-time historic federal action on oral health care that will be remembered for generations. CDHA has consistently called for legislation to deliver direct support to vulnerable Canadians within a national model and this new law does just that,” said Anne Caissie, president of … Read more
In a policy paper released on June 14, 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 … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association applauds the 2022 Budget’s investments in dental care for low-income Canadians. However, as CDHA President Wendy Stewart notes, “It’s essential that the new federal dental program recognize the importance of preventive oral care for this vulnerable population. It must include reimbursement for dental hygiene services covered under the program.” Ondina … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association congratulates the federal government for its commitment to exploring universal dental care, better health care for Canadians, and access to high quality, culturally relevant health care for Indigenous peoples in the Speech from the Throne. “We are excited to work with government as they explore a much-needed universal dental care program,” … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is pleased to see that the 2017 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada focus on the importance of oral health programs for First Nations and Inuit peoples. Research shows that Indigenous peoples experience unacceptably high rates of oral disease, often requiring treatment that is not available in their communities. CDHA President … Read more
World No Tobacco Day takes place May 31, and this year, the World Health Organization and the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control are calling on all countries to adopt plain (standardized) packaging of tobacco products. As experts in oral health promotion and disease prevention, Canadian dental hygienists support this effort to reduce … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government for its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, blunt wraps, and most cigars. Announced on April 30 in the Canada Gazette, Part I, this amendment to the Tobacco Act is open to review and comments from interested parties for a 30-day consultation period. “Flavoured tobacco products … Read more
National Dental Hygienists Week takes place from April 9–15 as part of oral health month in Canada. Organized by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, which serves as the collective voice for more than 26,800 dental hygienists across the country, this awareness week is a perfect opportunity to make oral hygiene a priority in our daily … Read more
