Dental Hygiene Canada

The Canadian Health Coalition’s next webinar (Health Care with Teeth part 4) will feature the latest briefing updates on the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Join the Zoom event (will be recorded) on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM ET.

Panel discussion will feature:

Marika Nadeau, Director General, Engagement & FPT Relations, Oral Health Branch, Health Canada

Shannon Maitland, a dental hygienist with Complete Oral Wellness, a mobile dental hygiene practice

Dr. Melvin Lee, an Ottawa-based dentist

Jaro Wojcicki Jr., denturist and president of the Denturist Association of Canada

Register at

Webinar – Health Care With Teeth, Part 4: An Update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan Find out the latest on the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Have a wonderful day!

It's another historic day today as eligibility for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) expands to children under 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate.

Health Minister Mark Holland met with CDHA member independent dental hygienist and CDCP provider Navjeet Gill in Windsor on Tuesday as part of the latest rollout, touring her mobile dental hygiene care service van, the Smile Wagon.

You can read the full article at https://linktr.ee/thecdha and CDHA's media release on the important role the profession continues to play in delivering the CDCP at www.cdha.ca/press

The final version of the National Oral Health Research Strategy (NOHRS) was officially launched at the Canadian Oral Health Summit today.

This strategy, the first of its kind, will inform governments and decision-makers, funding agencies, researchers and their organizations, health care practitioners, the public and others to focus both on emerging, priority issues for Canadian society and on innovative methodological and technological approaches to address these issues.

Read the full strategy here: https://bit.ly/NOHRS-Eng
CDHA is proud to be a collaborator on this project along with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR), Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA), Canadian Association for Dental Research, Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry, Network for Canadian Oral Health Research, Canadian Dental Association, Denturist Association of Canada, and Canadian Dental Therapists Association.

The project was led by McGill's Dr. Paul Allison and CDHA member, Dalhousie Director of School of Dental Hygiene, Leigha Rock.

CDHA president Francine Trudeau and director of professional practice Sylvie Martel joined The Honourable Minister of Health, Mark Holland, after he gave a very inspiring opening address to attendees at the first Canadian Oral Health Summit in Halifax that opened yesterday. The minister reinforced the message “Oral Health is Health!” and reported 11,400 oral health providers are now enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan and 200,000 seniors have received care since the May 1st launch. Stay tuned for other important announcements from the Summit later today.

Things you need to know.

Just a reminder that the Canadian Dental Care Plan eligibility criteria will expand in June to include children 18 years and under and people with disabilities. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at Canada.ca/dental

More great connections made on Parliament Hill yesterday as CDHA staff and president Francine Trudeau met with MPs Lisa Hepfner, Terry Sheehan and Peter Julian. Our tireless commitment to advancing the dental hygiene profession and promoting the importance of access to oral health care for people in Canada is a core priority.

May 31 is World No To***co Day, an annual event to inform the public on the dangers of using to***co. This is a great opportunity to remind you of the negative effects to***co can have on your oral health. Check out CDHA’s to***co resource:

https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/DHCanada/DHCanada/Oral_Health_Risks/To***co.aspx

Congratulations to the winners of CDHA's 12th annual National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) colouring contest, generously sponsored by Sunstar G·U·M, which received an amazing 2,693 entries! Winners in each age category received a Toys R Us gift card and an oral health prize pack. FUN and oral health education all rolled up into one! - and you've got to love those healthy smiles! :-)

CDHA staff and president Francine Trudeau were busy on Parliament Hill today advocating on affordable, accessible and preventive oral care for Canadians. Discussions with Senator Ravalia, MPs Stephen Ellis, Karen Vecchio and Sean Casey, included enhancements to the Canadian Dental Care Plan, implementation of long-term care service standards that include dental hygienists, and formal expansion of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists. More to come tomorrow.

Ask a dental hygienist!

💡 In order to explain how it works, it's best to start by explaining how cavities are formed...

Every time you eat or drink something that contains sugar or carbohydrates, disease causing bacteria chow down on the particles and create acid.
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This causes the pH of your saliva to drop and your enamel begins to demineralize (which puts you at risk for cavities and sensitivity).
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Xylitol is anti-cavity, because bacteria will "eat" xylitol, and they can't metabolize it (no acid is created).
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Eventually bacteria essentially "starve" which lowers the amount of cavity causing bacteria present in your mouth AND neutralizes your saliva❗

🔴Xylitol is toxic for most pets! Keep xylitol containing products stored in a safe spot away from furry friends🔴

Kara Parcells, RDH

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Oral Health Group Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month it's CDHA member Paulette Dahlseide, owner of the mobile clinic Providence Dental Hygiene and passionate volunteer in the Alberta Metis community.

Paulette Dahlseide, Independent Hygienist and Advocate for Metis Community - Oral Health Group This month we are showcasing Paulette Dahlseide, owner of the mobile clinic Providence Dental Hygiene and passionate volunteer in the Alberta Metis community.

Global News segment this week, featuring CDHA member dental hygienist Melanie Johnston-Dore, co-owner of the Edge Dental Hygiene Centre, highlights independent dental hygiene scope of practice and client appreciation for our services under the CDCP. “Dental hygienists are awesome. Whether they work at a dental office or an independent clinic they’re fantastic!”

Access the link to view the segment on our LinkTree account. https://linktr.ee/thecdha
Note: certain statements made in this article have been clarified/corrected with the reporter.

Wishing all the Moms a beautiful day today. Look back on the memories and cherish them. Look forward to the future with hope. Strong women. Be them. Know them. Raise them. ❤️

In this morning's headlines:
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard for hygienists

Yesterday, Health Minister Mark Holland commented on inequity of reimbursement rates of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, citing dental hygienists as "integral to the success of the program, particularly in rural and remote areas of the country".

CP reporter Laura Osman followed up with CDHA's CEO Ondina Love for comment resulting in more than 30 news segments including articles in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, CTV News and many major urban and community news channels. Access link to the article here: https://linktr.ee/thecdha

CDHA member independent dental hygienists continue to report no issues with CDCP processing, including coordination of benefits. Thank you all for continuing to share these positive experiences.

More evidence of a successful rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan being delivered by independent dental hygienists to those who need it most.

Media Release
May 1 was a historic day in Canada for the oral health of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Yesterday, many independent dental hygienists began providing treatment for eligible seniors under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Read CDHA's statement, including comments from members.

News Releases May 2, 2024 It’s a historic time in Canada for the oral health of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Yesterday, on May 1, many independent dental hygienists began providing treatment for eligible seniors under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Some of the very first CDHA member independent dental hygienists with clients on CDCP launch day: Shannon Maitland of Complete Oral Wellness - Mobile Dental Hygiene Van in Carleton Place and Guylaine Souligny Théorêt of Moose Creek Dental Hygiene Clinic/Clinique d'hygiène dentaire Moose Creek.
Shannon was interviewed by CBC highlighting mobile dental hygiene care. View the clip on linktree https://linktr.ee/thecdha

As we near the end of oral health month, the Minister of Health Mark Holland highlights the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and well-being and acknowledges the outstanding care provided by Canada's six regulated oral health professions including dental therapists, dental assistants, denturists, dental technologists, dental hygienists, and dentists.

Message from the Minister of Health – Oral Health Month 2024 April is Oral Health Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and well-being.

The tabling of today's Federal Budget brought a thrilling announcement for CDHA and the profession as the government committed to expanding the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include dental hygienists working in rural and remote communities, among other health care and social services professionals.

“The expansion of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program will support dental hygienists in delivering critical oral health care to historically underserved rural and remote communities across Canada,” says Francine Trudeau, president of CDHA.

CDHA has been an ardent advocate on this important issue for many years and is thrilled to finally celebrate this success and meaningful impact.

Read the full release: https://www.cdha.ca/press

CDHA is in the Toronto Star and many other news outlets today commenting on the Canadian Dental Care Plan and equity of reimbursement rates. View the article on https://linktr.ee/thecdha

It's day 7! The last day of . We've spent the week educating you about your oral health, but today, let's celebrate those essential partners in prevention; registered dental hygienists.

Visit the YOUR DENTAL HYGIENIST section of our dentahygienecanada.ca website. https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/DHCanada/DHCanada/Your_Dental_Hygienist/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx

Here you can find info sheets and FAQs on the profession and independent dental hygienists, an interactive "meet your oral health team" presentation and a Find a Dental Hygienist search function to help you find a professional near you.

Be sure to see your dental hygienist regularly, ask them questions and listen to their advice - because good oral health means better overall health.

Home The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™, celebrated annually in the second week of April.

As part of CDHA's advertising campaign during we sponsored a spotlight in two of Zoomer magazine's e-newsletter distributions; the Living, and Wellness issues. https://mailchi.mp/31c91129f891/9-8718222?e=e4c66046b2
The newsletters are sent to 142,000 seniors and feature a link to our article: A Healthy Smile Never Grows Old.

ON DAY 6 OF LET'S KEEP KIDS SMILING!
Children's, oral health is a top priority and taking care of little (and big little) ones teeth and gums is just as crucial as taking care of the rest of their health. Check out dentalhygienecanada.ca kids and parents areas https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/DHCanada/DHCanada/Oral_Health_for_Life/Kids/Keep_Kids_Smiling.aspx for tips on first teeth, visits, brushing and oral care for all ages and stages AND our Kids Fun Zone https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/DHCanada/DHCanada/Oral_Health_for_Life/Kids/Fun_Stuff.aspx for activity sheets, brushing chart, smile certificate and colouring sheets.

Home The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™, celebrated annually in the second week of April.