Please find below, a summary of the following 2025 Registration Renewal Reminders: General Reminders Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check Indigenous Cultural Safety Module Requirement Practice Hours Cancelling your Registration *For more Registration Renewal information please visit our Annual Renewal webpage here – https://cdhm.info/renewals-transfers-rosters/, or contact the CDHM staff for assistance. 1. General Registration […] Read More
NEWS
Assessment Survey for Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators
On behalf of the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada, the CDHM is asking if you could complete a survey to inform their work on reevaluating current assessment practices. Click the link to start the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024fdhrcsurvey In November 2021, the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) published the Entry-to-Practice Canadian Competencies for […] Read More
Continuing Competency Opportunity
The Healthy Smile Happy Child Presentation Series is hosting a Zoom virtual lecture by Dr. Olubukola Olatosi: Primary Health Care Providers’ Views on Integrating Caries Risk Assessment into Primary Care of Indigenous Children on December 12, 2024 at 12pm. To Register Click Here: https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5AtdeugpjMsE9Cs0963C6zJ_Q3biS1PnXba
RDH Volunteer Opportunity
MDHA is recruiting RDH volunteers: A free dental hygiene care initiative in partnership with Access Norwest is looking for volunteers on Saturday, October 26th, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Half-day shifts are also available. All equipment and supplies are provided. Please email the MDHA at info@mdha.ca to indicate your interest. They will then put […] Read More
Notice of 2024 CDHM AGM
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) will take place on: Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm Location: Virtually via Zoom The Business Meeting will be followed by Guest Speaker Kevin Lamoureux The AGM is eligible for 1 hour of Continuing […] Read More
Continuing Education Opportunity
Join Manitoba Oral Health Professionals for a Continuing Education Opportunity, Saturday September 21st, 2024, with the University of Manitoba! Graduate Periodontics residents will be doing a presentation for UM Homecoming this Saturday, September 21st! Lectures include a variety of topics around periodontal therapy. Attendance is free but registration is required for continuing education credits to […] Read More
Continuing Education Opportunity
ClearCare Periodontal & Implant Centre’s Dr. Katie Chung is hosting an in-person continuing education event for Manitoba dental hygienists! The ClearCare Hygiene and Modern Periodontology Seminars (CHAMPS) are scheduled for the Wednesday evenings of Oct. 2nd, 16th, 30th and Nov. 13th. Each 2 hour session is eligible for 2 Continuing Competency hours. A Certificate of […] Read More
Continuing Education Opportunity
The Canadian Dental Institute (CDI) is hosting a lecture on: Periodontal Maintenance Protocols for Sustainable Outcomes Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 This continuing Education opportunity can be applied to the CDHM CCP for a maximum of 3 hours and with a Certificate of Attendance. Click here for more information and to Register
MDAA and MDHA Virtual Continuing Education Opportunity
Registration is now open for the joint continuing education webinar held by the MDAA and the MDHA Date: Saturday November 2nd, 2024 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Location: Virtual Speakers: Cindy Isaak-Ploegman – emerging infections both locally and globally, and their implications for dental and dental hygiene clinical practice (75 mins). Alex Zlatin – ‘Empowering Your Voice: Confidence, […] Read More
Updates for CDCP
Click here to review the latest updates from Health Canada regarding Canadians eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) benefits. Click here to review Health Canada’s latest update for providers, including updates to the claim submission process. Click here for the July 8th News Release announcing that eligible providers in Canada can now provide […] Read More
Criminal Record Check Information
1Criminal Record Checks are valid for up to 5 years. Criminal Record Checks (CRC) MUST include the Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). There is a 30-day grace period from the expiration date by which a new Criminal Record Check must be uploaded. If more time is needed contact the CDHM office. The Criminal Record Check must […] Read More
Call for Nominations
Are you interested in being a contributing to the growth of the Dental Hygiene profession in Manitoba? CDHM Council is accepting nominations for two positions. Candidates must be Registered Dental Hygienists. Council meets five to six times a year, and to accommodate schedules, meeting times are a combination of weekend, weekdays and evenings. For further […] Read More
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are needed for MDA’s Tooth Fairy Saturday, June 8th, 2024! Click HERE for details and to Volunteer!
Updates for CDCP
Please review the April 2024 provider updates from Health Canada regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP): CDCP Coordination of Benefits_Manitoba CDCP Policy Update_Clients’ Existing Dentures
Continuing Competency Opportunity with CAP
CAP 67th Annual Meeting in Winnipeg, Saturday June 8, 2024 The Canadian Academy of Periodontology (CAP) will be hosting its 67th Annual Meeting in Winnipeg on Saturday June 8th. The program has dedicated and tailored design specifically for hygienists that is promised to provide valuable insights pertinent to their crucial role in periodontal and peri-implant care. Review the […] Read More
CDCP News Release from Government of Canada
Read the Government of Canada’s news Release for April 17th, 2024 – Supporting Oral Health Providers’ Participation in the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Webinar: What Does Council Do?
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
Webinar: Alternative Dental Hygiene Practice in Manitoba
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
CDCP Resource from MDA
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:
CDHM News Short, Spring 2024 Edition
The CDHM NEWS Short is just in time to welcome this much anticipated time of year – Spring! Click here to see what’s new! We hope you enjoy the read.
RDH Continuing Education Opportunity
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
Call for Abstracts for CDHA 2024 National Conference Niagra Falls, Ontario
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
CJDH 2024 Position Paper on Aerosol Reduction
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:
Health Canada Information Sessions for Canadian Dental Care Plan
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
2024 MDA Convention RDH CE Opportunities
See the exciting MDA Convention and Trade Show Lecture Line up for April 19th and 20th! Click Here!