It is Nomination time at the CDHM! We look forward to continuing the work of the College and are looking for registrants to sit on Council who are interested in contributing to the future of the dental hygiene profession in Manitoba. If you are interested in a role on Council and would like more information […] Read More

We would like to let you know about an upcoming opportunity to participate in a national engagement study to help shape a new Code of Ethics for dental hygienists across Canada. This initiative is being led by the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC), with support from Pivotal Research Inc., an independent Canadian […] Read More

Join the Healthy Smile Happy Child virtual presentation, June 11th, 2025, at 12:00-1:00pm CST – Dr. Khalida Hai-Santiago will discuss: “More Myths and Facts about Fluoride and Community Water Fluoridation” To register in advance, follow the link below: https://mdha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bcc022afe7f1f30b0a3d3fa37&id=375e54d7f1&e=279f7302a3 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Approved by […] Read More

Click the link to view the important letter from Manitoba Public Health: “Measles Cases with School Exposures Confirmed in Manitoba ”

The University of Manitoba, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Dentistry & Dental Hygiene is offering a refresher course for dental hygienists on the Restorative Roster.  If you are currently on the CDHM Restorative Roster and need to refresh your skills, you do not need to leave the province! Course participants will have the opportunity to review knowledge […] Read More

  Join the Healthy Smile Happy Child virtual presentation, April 23rd, 2025, at 12:00-1:00pm CST – Dr. Robert Schroth and Dr. Thiago Baltus will discuss the Interim Canada Dental Benefit – Uptake and Dental Provider Views. To register in advance, follow the link below: https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sIr1xFzkQ86P6uXtUS_BUA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […] Read More

On behalf of Council, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Kyle Fraser as the new Registrar/Executive Director of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM). Kyle brings a wealth of experience in the dental hygiene profession, including prior leadership work with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario. He is currently completing […] Read More

Please review the following important updates from Manitoba Public Health. This information is distributed to all Manitoba Health Care Providers.  2025 Spring COVID-19 Immunization Program Updates to the Adult Tetanus Booster Immunization Program  

Please find below important updates and resources on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Renewal As you know, the Government of Canada has begun its annual reassessment earlier this month for CDCP clients. A new factsheet on Renewals is available in the Stakeholder Toolkit, highlighting important information on the renewal process intended to help oral health providers and their staff. […] Read More

The Office of Continuing Competency & Assessment (CCA) at the University of Manitoba is offering the “We Will Take Good Care of the People” Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, co-developed with the CPD Medicine Program at the University of Manitoba. Click the link for more details – https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/…/indigenouse-cultural…/

The 2025 MDA Convention and Trade Show will be held at the RBC Convention Centre on April 11th & 12th. The MDHA is once again hosting The RDH Lounge in the exhibit hall, where members can take a break to network with colleagues and industry personnel. RDH attendees are provided with a scan code for […] Read More

Are you wanting to expand your dental hygiene practice skills? University of Manitoba is offering the Restorative Techniques Certification For Dental Hygienists, May 25 – June 13, 2025. Registration deadline is April 25, 2025. Click to here to re-direct to the Registration Page:

Click the link to view the important letter from Manitoba Public Health: Travel-Related Measles Case Confirmed in Manitoba – March 7, 2025

Call for RDH Instructors: University of Manitoba, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, is looking for Instructors for Continuing Professional Development modules. See more information about position requirements and contact details below:

Thank you to everyone for completing your renewal for 2025. New for renewal this year was the Indigenous Cultural Safety Module. CDHM collaborated with Doretta Harris, Regional Lead of Indigenous Health for Southern Health – Santé Sud, to assist dental hygienists in developing skills for awareness and competency related to Indigenous healthcare. With any new initiative, […] Read More

Please review the request for participation in a research study on the impact of implant supported restorations on the quality of life of senior care-dependent patients: My name is Omar Kandil, and I am an undergraduate student working under the supervisions of Dr. Carlo Sgarbanti, Dr. Sylvia Todescan, and Dr. Anil Menon in the University […] Read More

  Looking ahead to the 2025 National Dental Hygienists Week this April, the MDHA is pleased to announce this exciting initiative! *Please see the CCP Guide for applying “Volunteerism & Professionalism” to your Continuing Competency Requirement

Please click the link to review the message from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care to All Health Care Providers: “Measles Cases Confirmed in Manitoba”

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is hosting a 2-hour virtual presentation on Saturday, January 25, sponsored by Colgate. This session will simplify the intricacies of the AAP periodontal disease classification system to improve implementation and take periodontal management of patients to the next level. MDHA/CDHA members can access this session for FREE; non-member pricing […] Read More

The MDHA is pleased to offer an in person lecture to kick off 2025! Space is limited so register today to avoid disappointment! Registration closes Sunday Jan. 19th, for this important professional development opportunity! Click here, or on the flyer below, to register! From Benign to Malignant: Top 10 Oral Pathology Findings Every Clinician Should […] Read More

The 2025 MDA Convention and Trade Show will be held at the RBC Convention Centre on April 11th & 12th – Register Now for Early Bird Rates!  Check out the social media page for the 2025 MDA Convention to see more information and videos from speakers as the Convention draws nearer – Click Here for […] Read More

The CDHM office will be closed December 24th at 12:30pm and reopen Dec 30th and 31st until 12:30pm. The office will reopen on January 2nd at 8:30am. Online renewal is open until January 7th.

To support dental hygienists with the preauthorization process under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), please find below a tutorial video and a checklist for additional units of scaling. The tutorial video explains what documentation is needed when submitting a preauthorization request for additional units of scaling and a checklist, as a reference document, to […] Read More

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

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