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CDHA welcomes continued federal commitment to the CDCP

November 11, 2026

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the federal government’s continued commitment to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in Budget 2026, which identifies $4.7 billion in baseline funding for dental benefits in 2026–27.

Auditor General’s Findings Echo Dental Hygienists’ Experience with the CDCP

November 3, 2026

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) acknowledges the findings of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), including its recognition of the program’s contribution to improving access to oral health care and the opportunities identified to strengthen its implementation.

• Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada: Canadian Dental Care Plan

CDHA calls for a stronger focus on prevention in the CDCP

October 6, 2026

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes the release of the Canadian Dental Association's (CDA) report, From Coverage to Care: An Evidence-Informed Assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and agrees that the CDCP has significantly improved access to oral health care for Canadians.

CDHA is calling for a stronger focus on prevention, including oral health education, early intervention, and evidence-informed preventive services. Investing in prevention improves health outcomes, supports healthier communities, and will help ensure the long-term success of the CDCP.

• Backgrounder
• Public Opinion on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
• From Coverage to Care: An Evidence-Informed Assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

New President of CDHA and Recognition of Exemplary Service to the Profession

September 23, 2026

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Wendy Wells, at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday, September 19.

CDHA marks World No Tobacco Day, calls for stronger action to protect youth from the harms of vaping

May 29, 2026

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is marking World No Tobacco Day on May 31, highlighting the significant risks tobacco and nicotine pose to oral and overall health—and renewing calls for stronger action to address youth vaping in Canada.

Brush Up on Your Oral Health Basics This April

April 1, 2026

Oral Health Month is a valuable opportunity to focus on building and maintaining good dental hygiene habits that can protect your overall health.

• Offert en français
• www.cdha.ca/NDHW
• www.cdha.ca/ACHD

New National Polling Shows Strong Support for Prevention-Focused Dental Hygiene Care While Gaps...

October 6, 2026

New national public opinion research released today by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) shows Canadians place exceptionally high trust in dental hygienists and strongly support prevention‑focused dental hygiene care, while also acknowledging that barriers to access remain.

• Offert en français
• Speaking notes | Notes d'allocution
• Infographic | Infographie
• Survey Results
• Recorded press conference | Conférence de presse enregistrée

Dental Hygienists Celebrate Advocacy Win with Launch of Expanded Student Loan Forgiveness Program

January 8, 2026

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.