Dental Hygiene Canada

04/07/2026

The incredible success of National Dental Hygienists Week wouldn't be possible without the enthusiasm of all our members. But it also wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our NDHW™ sponsors Dentsply Sirona, GUM®, and Securian Canada; as well as our Purple Pride campaign partner PHILIPS Sonicare and PHILIPS ZOOM! Please join us in thanking each of them and visit the About Our Sponsors page to learn more about these great supporters.

https://www.cdha.ca/cdha/News-Events_folder/National_Dental_Hygienist_Week/About_Our_Sponsors/CDHA/News-Events_folder/NDHW/About_Our_Sponsors.aspx?

04/07/2026

Most people think dental hygiene is “just cleaning teeth”. But it’s so much more. Dental hygienists are prevention specialists, working to protect not just your smile, but your overall health and well being.

Learn more from this video produced by CDHA member Katherine Peddle of the Oral Health Centre,
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.

04/07/2026

To kick off day 4 of National Dental Hygienists Week we celebrate the dental hygiene workforce in Canada. 35,000+ strong, growing year over year. 7th largest regulated health care profession in Canada. Essential. Dedicated. Inspiring. Committed to advancing oral health for better overall health. Learn more about the supply data of our workforce. https://www.cdha.ca/cdha/The_Profession_folder/Resources_folder/Supply_Data/CDHA/The_Profession/Resources/CIHI.aspx?

04/06/2026

More shareables

There is a direct link between oral health and your overall health. Brush, floss, rinse, eat healthy, and see your dental hygienist regularly. Learn more:
www.dentalhygienecanada.ca

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Il existe un lien direct entre la santé buccodentaire et la santé générale.
Brossez-vous les dents, utilisez la soie dentaire, rincez-vous les dents,
mangez sainement et consultez régulièrement votre hygiéniste dentaire.
Pour en savoir plus :
www.hygienedentairecanada.ca

04/06/2026

Oral Health Month and National Dental Hygienists Week are a good time to focus on building and maintaining good oral hygiene habits that can protect your health.

Looking after your mouth isn’t just about keeping your teeth clean—gum health is just as important. Learn more about some of the risks to be aware of.

Celebrate Oral Health Month by learning essential habits for maintaining your smile and preventing oral health issues.

04/06/2026

Here’s a great shareable for
Top 10 Oral Health Tips: Helpful Tips for a Great Smile
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Voici un super contenu à partager pour
Les 10 meilleurs conseils pour une bonne santé bucco-dentaire : des astuces utiles pour un beau sourire

04/06/2026

Here’s just a few of the more than 110 landmarks scheduled to be lit purple this week to celebrate . See the full schedule at www.cdha.ca/lightitup and check out one in your community.

04/05/2026

Your total health begins with your dental hygienist.
Did you know that what happens in your mouth may also impact your overall health?
Your dental hygienist does.

In fact, many recent studies have reported associations between poor oral health and systemic diseases…
…such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, dementia, pneumonia, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Prevention is key, and dental hygienists are essential health professionals.

Find out more at dentalhygienecanada.ca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApsHzSOaHIY&list=PLYKDkofs5N0Avqqh2Hto6oVjALqfCJG-A&index=1

Your total health begins with your dental hygienist.Did you know that what happens in your mouth may also impact your overall health?Your dental hygienist do...

04/05/2026

Votre santé totale commence avec votre hygiéniste dentaire.
Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site dentalhygienecanada.ca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9te5u2Tp3c8&list=PLYKDkofs5N0Avqqh2Hto6oVjALqfCJG-A&index=2

Votre santé générale commence par la santébuccodentaire.Votre hygiéniste dentaire sait que ce qui se passedans votre bouche peut aussi affecter votre santégé...

04/05/2026

Dental hygienists practice in so many more settings than you might think!

04/05/2026

Many people wonder "why purple"? for dental hygiene. It's part of our history, but more importantly it represents the 💜 💟 heart and soul of how we do what we do - with compassion, purpose and inspiration.