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Find out about upcoming oral health events or post an event, celebrate the profession with NDHW™ or browse our latest news releases.

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CDHA is the collective national voice of over 35,000 dental hygienists working in Canada, directly representing over 24,000 individual members, including students. Since 1963, CDHA has worked to advance the profession and promote the importance of oral health.

Participation in the CDCP

Oral health providers can now confirm their participation in the CDCP directly with Sun Life.

CJDH Between the Lines: Video Podcast

This FREE offering is dedicated to supporting evidence-informed dental hygiene practice, and each episode offers 2 hours of education. Watch or listen today!

Celebrate Member Moments

Check out the achievements of the latest group of individuals recognized in the Spring issue of Oh Canada! magazine. #CDHAmembermoments. Sponsored by Haleon

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Paint Canada Purple for #NDHW26!

Mark your calendars for National Dental Hygienists Week^™ (NDHW^™)— April 4 to 10 —and get ready to celebrate. Visit cdha.ca/NDHW for ideas, resources, and details on how to organize the lighting of a community landmark in purple. Last year there were a record-breaking 128 purple lightings across Canada; there are already 55 scheduled for this year! Download our lighting request letter in English or French and let us know at marketing@cdha.ca if your community agrees to take part.

Thank you to Dentsply Sirona, GUM^®, and Securian Canada for generously supporting NDHW^™ and to PHILIPS Sonicare and PHILIPS ZOOM! for powering our Put Your Purple On! campaign.

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Dental Hygienists

See what’s new with the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program! CDHA has created a dedicated page in English and French in the Students subsection of our website with everything you need to know about the program and how to apply. We’ve also developed a one-page information sheet (français) that can be downloaded and shared—a great takeaway for early practising dental hygienists and graduating students!

NDHW^™ Marketing Kits

To be sure you’re ready for the big event, order your free NDHW^™ Marketing Kit by February 24, to receive hard copies of our celebration ideas, social media tips, kids’ activity sheets, posters, some special swag, and more! Digital copies of the marketing kit will be available on our website shortly.

Your Winter Escape Awaits

Plan your ideal winter getaway with CDHA’s Worldwide Hotel Discount Program and unlock incredible savings of up to 50% on hotels, vacation rentals, tour packages, and more. Book your travel by March 31 to be automatically entered into the Winter Vacation Giveaway for an opportunity to win back the cost of your reservation.

News Releases

Dental Hygienists Celebrate Advocacy Win with Launch of Expanded Student Loan Forgiveness Program
2026-01-08 - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to share a landmark achievement for our profession and for the next generation of oral health care providers.

Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) responds to Budget 2025
2025-11-05 - The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) commends the federal government for its continued support for and investments in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a historic initiative facilitating access to oral health care.

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