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:
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!
Hepatitis C Update from The Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Long Term Care recently published information on Hepatitis C: MH_Hep C Protocols_and_Guideline_ Jan 2023
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
Virtual Continuing Competency Opportunity from The Canadian Association of Periodontology
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 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.
Manitoba Updated Guidance for Covid-19 Vaccine
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
Seniors Dental Benefit
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
RDH Continuing Professional Development Opportunities
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!
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.
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
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
Continuing Professional Development Opportunities 2023-2024
Check out the University of Manitoba – Continuing Professional Development for Dental Hygienists! Click here and Register now!
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
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
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
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