NEWS

Read the Government of Canada’s news Release for April 17th, 2024 – Supporting Oral Health Providers’ Participation in the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Join CDHM Council on April 15th, at 7:00 pm, where Council members will describe and demystify their work on behalf of all Manitobans. CDHM Webinar: What Does Council Do? When: April 15, 2024, 7:00pm Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84657203350?pwd=YXVnaWBJhJpUvp4b0OaaR437qpYfLv.1   Meeting ID: 846 5720 3350 Passcode: 269784  

Have you been considering practicing your profession in a different setting? This webinar will host a panel of RDH providers who practice in various settings and Donna Wells, Manager of Professional Practice from the CDHA. Brief presentations from the panel will be followed by time for your questions! The webinar is suitable for anyone with […] Read More

Please see the latest resource developed by MDA for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) called “Talking Points About the Canadian Dental Care Plan—For Dentists to Use With Patients” Click the document below to review:

The Canadian Academy of Periodontology (CAP) is hosting their 67th Annual Meeting in Winnipeg, and have a full day of lectures for RDHs! Saturday, June 8, 2024 – Click here for details on the full Dental Hygiene Track Registration is now Open! Early Bird Deadline ends April 8, 2024 Click here for more information and […] Read More

CDHA Conference Call for Abstracts: Deadline April 14 Advance the dental hygiene body of knowledge by submitting an abstract for peer review and possible inclusion at CDHA’s fall 2024 national conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario! Submissions from individuals at all career stages and from any work environment or role are welcome. Submission deadline: April 14, […] Read More

The Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene recently (2024) published a joint position statement from the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA) and the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) on Aerosol-generating Procedures and Associated Control/Mitigation Measures. Click the abstract below to review the findings:

We just received the following information from Health Canada; see the attached schedule of Information sessions. Health Canada will be hosting information sessions on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). At these sessions, information on the services covered, established CDCP fees and provider participation details will be shared. It will also be a great opportunity […] Read More

See the exciting MDA Convention and Trade Show Lecture Line up for April 19th and 20th! Click here!  

The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Long Term Care recently published information on Hepatitis C:  MH_Hep C Protocols_and_Guideline_ Jan 2023

The recent “Safety Code 30 – Radiation Protection in Dentistry” E-Alert from MDA can be reviewed below; of specific note for CDHM registrants is 1. Assessing the Need for Personal Dosimeters. This notice is provided to registrants as information should a discussion arises in a place of employment around the use of dosimeters. Jan 2024 […] Read More

The Canadian Association of Periodontology has extended an invitation to all MDHA members to attend a complimentary webinar on Jan 25th at 7pm, titled: ‘A Patient Centered Approach to Better Oral Health and Successful Dental Treatment’ The webinar will be presented by Danielle Perry BSc DH, MSC.  

Winter means snow, hot chocolate and the Winter edition of the CDHM News! Happy Holidays from the CDHM! Click – here – to review the latest News from the CDHM.

Please review the latest update from the Province regarding updated guidance for intervals between COVID-19 vaccine doses and/or previous COVID infection: Dec 2023 XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine Update

Good Afternoon The Federal Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced today that the Seniors Dental Benefit will be available to Canadian residents with a household income under $90,000.00 and no private insurance. Applications to receive the benefit are set to open next week for seniors over the age of 87; however, appointments […] Read More

The University of Manitoba, Continuing Professional Development for Dental Hygienists has some great opportunities coming up! Check out the courses and lecture series available and click here to register!

The College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia (CDHNS) will be hosting a virtual Continuing Competency event  – Tools for the Dental Hygienist Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ADT (Note: ADT is 2 hours ahead of Manitoba CST) *Courses can be applied to CDHM CCP submissions.

Check out the University of Manitoba – Continuing Professional Development for Dental Hygienists! Click here and Register now!

The Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators (FDHRC) are creating an Indigenous Anti-Racism Interpretation Guide to accompany the new national competencies. Please review the Request for Proposal (RFP) if you are interested in this important work – Request for Proposal – EPCCoDH Indigenous Anti-Racism Interpretation Guide

The Manitoba Minister of Health, Audrey Gordon, has approved CDHM’s request for the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council to be designated under Section 2(1)(c) of the Dental Hygienists Regulation under the Dental Hygienists Act. This approval enables dental hygienists to provide services in the following six First Nations member communities of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council. […] Read More