NEWS

The British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association (BCDHA) applauds the federal government's decision to extend the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in remote communities. The move, which was announced by Minister of Finance...

We had the privilege of engaging with BCDHA and CDA Alliance members during the Pacific Dental Conference (PDC) at the Vancouver Convention Centre last week. Events like PDC serve as important platforms for networking, professional development, and knowledge exchange....

New resources have been developed to assist Dental Hygienists and patients in alleviating dental anxiety during visits. VICTORIA, BC, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the BC Dental Hygienists Association (BCDHA) are pleased...

Cherie Payne joins the BCDHA bringing 20 years of experience in leadership and advocacy in health, education and public interest organizations.  If you’re at PDC next month, make sure to come by our booth and say hello!

Dear members, We are pleased to inform you that the BC Dental Hygienist Association (BCDHA) have partnered with Moneris, Canada’s leading payment processor, to offer members preferred rates for credit and debit card payment processing. Serving over 350,000 merchant...

Quit Now Services – Helping Your Patients Quit Nicotine Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Quit Now Services – Helping Your Patients Quit Nicotine. Don’t miss this insightful event that can make a positive impact on patient health. Date: Thursday, March 7th...

Two Hudson’s Hope Elementary students are celebrating after winning the BCDHA-sponsored prize for Outstanding Project at the Northern BC Regional Science. Finley Bucholz and Alia White, both in Grade 5, took home the prize for their project, Toothbrush vs. Plaque,...

By Kelsey Ackert Growing up, I was always interested in dental hygiene. I watched my mom get her teeth cleaned and even did a science fair project on the impact of soda on teeth in Grade 7. By the time I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in...

Protecting your content and increasing the value of your membership is important to us and so in early April 2023, the most important and valuable content on BCDHA.com will be fully protected. This content will be available to members-only and will be accessible to...

The BCDHA/CDA Alliance is once again being recognized as a living wage employer by Living Wage for Families BC. This is the second year in a row that the organization has received the designation, which demonstrates our commitment to advocating for higher compensation...

Special Smiles Screening. Full or part day options available. Special Smiles provides comprehensive oral health care information to participating Special Olympics British Columbia athletes and local community members with intellectual disabilities. Date: Friday,...