Join Hasina West for a transformative 12-session program where you will explore breath, movement, and the power of the nervous system to address the ergonomic challenges faced by dental professionals. Through mindful yoga poses, soft tissue realignment, and vagus nerve activation, you'll discover tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and restore balance to your body. With […]
Working with Indigenous Communities With this chat we will cover the different environments and conditions dental therapists in BC must work with. Brenda Isaac is First Nations from Lytton, BC. Belonging to the Nlhakapamux Nation. Part of the Interior Salish. Brenda retired from dental therapy with 28 years experience working with Indigenous communities. She graduated […]
Join us online for the 2023 AGM! Hear about the work we have done over the past year Vote on key issues (bylaw changes again to align with BCCOHP) Share your thoughts and ask questions in the open forum Hear from inspiring speakers Win prizes! Click here to register
The supportive role of Oral Probiotics has been researched for more than 30 years. The introduction of oral probiotics in the maintenance phase of therapy can help to positively influence biofilm repopulation and promote oral microbial balance to improve outcomes of periodontal disease, halitosis, caries and more. Could this be the “missing link” to achieving […]
Positively influencing oral-systemic health…What does that look like to you? It’s a given that oral health impacts systemic health. Yet, do we consistently evaluate our current methods of assessment and treatment and introduce changes that can bring about improved, more sustainable health outcomes? A truly valuable and committed Dental Hygienist is never satisfied with the […]
Come join us for this two-part course with Anne Genge. Anne Genge is a trusted authority for privacy and cybersecurity in the dental industry with over 20 years experience helping dental teams navigate technology, using it to grow their practices while doing so safely. Anne has mastered teaching complex material in a way that makes […]
Non-surgical delivery of periodontal therapy (debridement) is the cornerstone in phase I care. However, the application, especially with advanced disease, requires time, exceptional skills, and understanding of the fundamental instrumentation (power or hand) concepts. With advancements in technologies and newer theories, clinicians may question their instrumentation selection, be uncertain how to navigate scaling and root […]
This webinar is for dental hygienists in B.C. and Alberta who own their own practice and are looking for tips and tricks that will help them optimize their planning and practice. Join Anna-Louise Tolan as they discuss navigating practice optimization encompassing evidence-based research, organizational techniques, a variety of products, and practical solutions, including tips to […]
Prof. Douglas Brothwell from the University of Saskatchewan will be giving a presentation on their Dental Therapy Program and will answer any questions you may have for him. Dr. Doug Brothwell is a Full Professor and former Dean at the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan. He earned his DMD and BEd degrees […]
Join staff and colleagues to discuss current issues and priorities for oral health in BC. Click here to join
Join staff and colleagues to discuss current issues and priorities for oral health in BC. Current topics include: Implications of the new Health Professions and Occupations Act Quality Assurance Amalgamation of the College Canada's new National Dental Plan Click here to join
How much do you know about the risks and liabilities associated with your work as a Dental Hygienist? Join BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. as they review and discuss the Professional Liability Insurance coverage available exclusively through the CDHA member liability insurance program and how this responds to protect you. Featured speakers: Maggie Green, Managing […]