October 10, 2024 – 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 you in […] Read More

September 24, 2024 – 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

September 18, 2024 – 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

September 05, 2024 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

August 29, 2024 – 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  

July 16, 2024 – 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

July 16, 2024 – 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

June 14 2024 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

June 14 2024 – 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

May 06, 2024 – 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

April 25, 2024 – 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

April 15, 2024 – 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  

April 01, 2024 – 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:

March 18, 2024 – 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

February 20, 2024 – 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:

January 05, 2024 – MDA Radiation Protection E-Alert

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

Dec 13 – Winter News Short 2023

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.