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!
NEWS
Oct 24 – Virtual Continuing Competency Opportunity from CDHNS
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.
Oct 13 – Fall CDHM News Short
Fall is here and frost is on the way! Lots of News from CDHM is attached, we hope you enjoy the read. Click here – Fall 2023 Kind Regards, Arlynn
August 30 – Notice of 2023 CDHM AGM
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) will take place on: Date: Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm Location: Virtually via Zoom RSVP Required To Register: Please sign onto the CDHM website and click on the ‘My Profile’ sidebar. At […] Read More
Aug 22 – Continuing Professional Development Opportunities 2023-2024
Check out the University of Manitoba – Continuing Professional Development for Dental Hygienists! Click here and Register now!
Aug 15 – Request For Proposal – Indigenous Guide for Entry to Practice Competencies
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
Jun 19 – Good News- Ministerial Announcement
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
Jun 12 – Call For Nominations
Click for more information about the Call for Nominations Click to download the Call for Nominations Forms Are you interested in being a part of a dynamic group of people who lead the CDHM? CDHM Council is presently accepting nominations for two positions. Candidates must be Registered Dental Hygienists. Council meets five to six times […] Read More
May 19 – Removal of the CDHM Interim IPC Guidance Document for Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 26, 2020, the CDHM circulated our first Interim COVID IPC Guideline. Amidst the developing COVID crisis, 5 more iterations of the document were developed. Today, effective immediately, based on Shared Health’s removal of mandatory precautions, and the May 10th removal of masking requirements in healthcare settings, CDHM is removing the Interim IPC Guidance […] Read More
Mar 28 – Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunity: CBCT Techniques Course Available at University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has redeveloped the Cone Beam Radiology Technique Certification course for RDH training to include more pre-study with the full day in-person course. Review the course objectives and consider including CBCT training and study as part of your continuing education development and focus for the upcoming year. This course will […] Read More
March 27 – NEW: LA Refresher Module Available at the University of Manitoba
For registrants who are on the CDHM Oral Anesthetic Roster, and have been waiting to refresh and update their Local Anesthetic skills, we have good news! The LA Refresher course will be offered at the University of Manitoba on April 15th, 2023. This first course will have limited attendance so if you are interested please […] Read More
Mar 20 – Take the Survey Today! “To PAR or not to PAR?”
In our continued efforts to create a Continuing Competency program (CCP) that demonstrates competency and satisfies the competency program requirement in the Dental Hygienists Act, the CDHM is re-visiting the Professional Activity Record (PAR) component of the CC Program. We have created a short survey to gather feedback from you, the registrants, which will inform […] Read More
Mar 20 – The 2023 Spring News is Here!
Spring is here! The CDHM NEWS Short is just in time to welcome this much anticipated time of year! We hope you enjoy the read. Click the picture to read the latest College news and to participate in the CCP – PAR Survey! Kind Regards, Arlynn Brodie RDH, MHS, PhD Registrar, Executive Director College of […] Read More
Feb 28 – YOU’RE INVITED: UMSDHAA Student Showcase Event
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dental Hygiene Alumni Association is hosting an exciting event! See the invitation details here — UMSDHAA Student Showcase 2023 Members are cordially invited to a STUDENT SHOWCASE EVENT on March 10th 2023! Please join the Alumni Association, as they connect with the dental hygiene community and support the DH3 […] Read More
Jan 31 – Register for the DH Education Day, Feb 25th!
The CDHM and MDHA are looking forward to welcoming you to the DH Education event on Saturday February 25th from 8-1pm! Join us for the Town Hall Opener with Panelists to answer your questions about all things dental hygiene. All presentations are CCR approved and can be used toward your 2023 CCP. Presenter schedule: Dental […] Read More
Jan 10 – FDHRC Research and Committee Opportunities
Looking for a new challenge within your profession? Check out these two opportunities with the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC)! 1. The FDHRC seeks a consultant to conduct a scoping review and an environmental scan. The scoping review should answer the following question: What evidence exists to support the effectiveness of Orofacial Myofunctional […] Read More
Jan 2 – Important Information Regarding the CDHM Interim IPC Guidance Document
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the CDHM created a COVID-19 Interim IPC Guidance document designed to assist registrants in providing safe quality oral care for patients while minimizing risk to themselves and their colleagues. Over the past two years, the document has undergone 6 revisions based on emerging evidence at the time. Today, […] Read More
Jan 2 – Important Information Regarding the CDHM Interim IPC Guidance Document
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the CDHM created a COVID-19 Interim IPC Guidance document designed to assist registrants in providing safe quality oral care for patients while minimizing risk to themselves and their colleagues. Over the past two years, the document has undergone 6 revisions based on emerging evidence at the time. […] Read More
Dec 19 – Canada Dental Benefit: CDHA Summary Page for Dental Hygienists
Please click the link or the picture below to see CDHA’s page for a summary of key information about the benefit. CDHA will update this page regularly as new government information becomes available. Canada Dental Benefit Summary for Dental Hygienists
Dec 19 – IMPORTANT Registration Renewal Information
It is a busy time of year; below are a few reminders from the office of the CDHM: The Registration Renewal deadline is closing in. December 31st is the last day to complete your registration for 2023, leaving 15 days to complete your registration renewal to avoid a late fee of $200.00. If you hold […] Read More
Dec 13 – 2022 CDHM Winter News Short
With winter comes ice and snow, but it also means hot chocolate, comfort food and the Winter edition of the CDHM News! The ‘News’ is emailed quarterly to provide you with reminders, updates and new information. We hope you enjoy the read! Wishing you and you families a wonderful holiday season. Arlynn Click the picture […] Read More
Dec 7 – Registration is open for the 2023 Educational Event for Dental Hygienists!
The MDHA & CDHM are pleased to open registration for its first ever joint Education Event for Dental Hygienists. The event is taking place as follows: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Victoria Inn Hotel, Winnipeg Saturday, February 25th, 2023 Cost: $80.00 + tax The day will include a hot buffet breakfast and a mid-day snack. […] Read More
Nov 24 – Canada Dental Benefit
Dear CDHM Registrant, The Health Canada, Dental Care Task Force is pleased to inform you that An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing received Royal Assent on November 17, 2022 and that the Dental Benefit Act is now in force. As a result, eligible families will be […] Read More
Nov 9 – Call for Applications from Indigenous Professionals in the Health Sector
Click the picture below for more details about the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) callout for applications for a project to adress Indigenous-speific racism in oral health services across what is now commonly called Canada.
Oct 31 – COVID-19 Return to Work Screening Memo, October 31, 2022
Please click to read the October 31, 2022 Shared Health Updated Return to Work Guidance for COVID-19