Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene

Summary Have you ever wondered how to develop a community oral health program plan? This webinar will take you on an inspiring journey through the rich history of dental hygiene, tracing its origins over the last century. While clinical practice remains a cornerstone, today’s world calls for a renewed commitment to community-based prevention and public health leadership.

Are you seeking to enhance your skills, knowledge, and professional judgment, stay up-to-date, and improve your client care? Whether you're planning to attend a CDHA in-person event or register for an online learning opportunity, advocating for employer support can be a powerful step in your career. Use this information to self-advocate for employer support for professional development today! Why It Matters Investing in professional development benefits you and your employer.

As of December 31, 2025, the Government of Canada has expanded the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include dental hygienists. If you have graduated from dental hygiene and have been providing direct patient care services in eligible rural or remote communities with a population of no more than 30,000. This program may help reduce your federal student loan debt while you provide meaningful community-focused dental hygiene services in underserved areas. Who is eligible?

Release Date: January 21, 2026 Duration: 60 minutes Summary As Canadians live longer, with 20% already over age 65, preserving natural teeth and oral health is essential for maintaining a good quality of life well into the 90s and beyond. This webinar highlights person-centered care through co-discovery conversations that uncover the root causes of oral deterioration, identify risk factors, and strengthen client commitment to ongoing care.

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Working collaboratively to inspire and empower leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone can thrive in the profession of dental hygiene. Highlights Commitment to DEI: CDHA promotes inclusive, equitable environments for members, staff, and clients. Core Values: Actions are guided by Authenticity, Inclusivity, Respect, and Ethics to ensure fairness and integrity. Definitions: DEI concepts support fair opportunities, safe spaces, and culturally sensitive care.

Date: January 24, 2026 Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm ET Start time by time zone: 12:30 pm NT, 12:00 pm AT, 11:00 am ET, 10:00 am CT, 9:00 am MT, 8:00 am PT Summary Join us for an in-depth virtual presentation designed specifically for dental hygienists! Understanding the differences between natural teeth and implants is essential for accurately assessing, diagnosing, and preventing peri-implant diseases and conditions.

CDHA is pleased to present our 2025–2027 Dental Hygiene Research Agenda, a strategic and unifying framework for prioritizing and guiding research efforts across the profession. Focused dental hygiene-driven research is both consistent with and essential to the profession’s continued growth and meaningful integration into the wider health care system.

Supported by PHILIPS Release Date: December 16, 2025 Duration: 25 minutes Summary In this episode, Salme Lavigne, scientific editor of the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH), interviews Lindsay Van Dam and Sheri Price, two of the authors of an article published in the October 2025 issue of the journal (Volume 59, Number 3).

Description Are you looking for a refresher on oral pathology? This online course empowers dental hygienists to identify oral lesions and pathological conditions that could impact patient health and treatment planning. Enhance patient care by developing a deeper understanding of oral pathology, including risk factors, causes, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for various oral lesions.