B.C. Dental Hygienists' Association

The professional association for BC Dental Hygienists; providing access to a growing, vibrant community of experts and colleagues.

Membership Renewal is Open

The 2025–2026 BCDHA/CDHA membership renewal period is open!

Virtual Study Club

Join us November 19 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for a virtual study club session exploring cultural oral habits and strategies to combat oral cancer.

Upcoming Webinar

Tune in November 20 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. for The Microbial Balancing Act: Connecting Periodontal and Caries Pathogenesis with the Oral Microbiome, a webinar exploring how the oral microbiome links periodontal and caries pathogenesis.

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

Stay connected with what’s happening at the BCDHA. 

LATEST WEBINARS

Expand your knowledge and stay current with BCDHA webinars. Access expert-led sessions on professional practice, career growth, and the latest in oral health.

MENTAL HEALTH / DENTAL HEALTH

Mental health resources for patients and dental professionals.

Helping dental patients and practitioners to recognize, understand, and overcome dental anxiety and trauma.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Check Out Our New Student Resources Section

Welcome to the BCDHA’s Student Resource Hub! Discover a wealth of information and tools designed to support your academic journey and personal growth.

MEMBER STORIES

My dental hygiene journey: Overcoming learning disabilities to achieve my dreams

Kelsey Ackert shares her dental hygiene journey and discusses how she overcame learning disabilities to achieve her goal of becoming a dental hygienist.

MEMBER BENEFITS

BCDHA is proud to offer our members access to an assortment of public education materials and exclusive discounts with various sponsors.

GRANTS AND AWARDS

Member Grants are available yearly for those needing help with their initiative to promote the dental hygiene profession.

To recognize outstanding members, BCDHA offers three awards.

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SHOP BCDHA

Visit the BCDHA Store for Independent Practice Resources, nametags and more. Check back often as we continually add new items.

ISSUES REPORT FORM

If you have identified an emerging or important issue that you believe BCDHA should be aware of, please fill in the Issues Report Form (IRF). See the link below to bring it to our attention.

Directory of Hygienists – Independent, Mobile, Clinical Practice

Are you looking for a dental hygienist in your community? Are you homebound and need a dental hygienist to pay a visit? BCDHA has created this directory to help you. As a dental hygienist, you can add your information to this directory.

WEBINARS

Access past sessions anytime in our webinar archive

VIRTUAL STUDY CLUB

Join peers and experts in our Virtual Study Club for interactive learning and discussion.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Check out this directory to find or post continuing education events or opportunities.

BCDHA Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities

Discover unique ways to showcase your brand and support the oral health community through BCDHA sponsorship. As a valued partner, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with more than 4,000 members through targeted advertising in our newsletter and live webinars.

CONTACT US

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