by BCDHA HQ | Apr 28, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured, Latest, Policy
We are currently reviewing the draft Bylaws released on April 26, 2022 by the future BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). Like many of you, we are alarmed by much of the content. If you have reviewed the Bylaws please forward your concerns...
by BCDHA HQ | Apr 4, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured, Latest, Policy
Long-Term Care: Nursing & Oral Health A Joint Issues Brief Between Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC and the BC Dental Hygienists’ Association April 4, 2022 Key Principles Residents in long-term care have complex needs and require fulsome, team-based care from...
by BCDHA HQ | Mar 30, 2022 | Policy
Dear BCDHA Member, The Board of Directors is calling a special meeting for Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at 10 am to be held by Teams, in order to pass new Bylaws for the organization. This is happening prior to the May AGM, in the hopes that we can re-align the...
by BCDHA HQ | Mar 22, 2022 | Featured, Policy, Primary Health Care
Key Principles Dental hygienists are primary health care providers with expertise in oral health promotion, disease prevention and therapeutic care. Oral health is inseparable from overall health. British Columbians have the right to accessible, quality, equitable,...